Breast Cancer Deadlier for Black Men
Breast cancer doesn’t just affect Black women disproportionately, it’s also a problem for Black men. According to a recent study, the incidence rates of breast...
Category : Men’s Health
Silent Pain: Black Men and Depression
Depression among Black men is an oft-unspoken pain that deeply affects the health and quality of life of Black people. In fact, the most current review of evidence...
5 Things to Know About Erectile Dysfunction
If you’re like most men, you’re reluctant to talk about being unable to get or maintain an erection. But erectile dysfunction is quite common. In fact, more...
Bias Leads to Young Gay Men Missing Key Health Care
Young gay men who are uncomfortable discussing sexual issues with their primary care providers and experience health care discrimination are less likely to seek coordinated...
Virtual Summit Speakers Focus on Prostate Health
The staggering disparity in diagnoses and mortality rates of prostate cancer between Black and white men is a large enough concern for July’s Black Health...
Black Health Matters Partners With Omega Psi Phi to Promote Physical, Mental Health
Reginald M. Harris, Seventh District representative for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., has seen the toll mental illness and other health issues have taken on...
4 Questions Men Should Ask Their Doctors
Are you scheduling a checkup with your health care provider? Do you know what questions you should be asking? Whether you see your doctor once...
Kappa Health Initiative 2020-2021
Though seemingly unrelated, lung cancer and poor mental health share some sobering characteristics for black people: Both contribute to higher death rates than those seen...
Understanding the Biggest Health Risks for Men
Do you know the biggest health risks for men? The list is surprisingly short. The top causes of death among adult men in the U.S....
Black Men Got a Mental Health Boost From Obama’s Election
Black men say they experienced a mental health boost after Barack Obama’s election, reporting more positive mental health days in the aftermath of November 2008...