Men’s Health
Prioritizing Men’s Health: An Essential Checklist for Every Age
Taking charge of your health is a responsibility that should never be overlooked, regardless of your gender. However, men, including African American men, often...
What Men’s Health Month Means For African Americans
Men's Health Month occurs every June with this year's Men's Health Week occurring June 12th through the 18th. This month, we dedicate time to...
Prostate Cancer’s Impact On African Americans
Prostate cancer is one of the most prolific cancers among men across the United States, second only to skin cancers. However, Black people carry...
Male Contraceptive Pill Found 99% Effective in Preventing Pregnancy
The responsibility of taking birth control may no longer depend on women. Recently, scientists developed a male contraceptive pill that was 99% effective in mice and didn't cause observable side effects. The new oral contraception is expected to enter human trials by the end of the year.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Men: Slash Heart Attack Risk by 86 Percent
Four out of five heart attacks can be prevented by lifestyle changes
What if we told you there was a way to reduce your chances...
Healthy Dads: Fathers Need to Care for Themselves as Well as Their Kids
If you had to choose, which would you rather have: a healthy dad or a good dad?Studies suggest men often choose being a good...
