Harvard Men's Health Watch articles

Recent articles from Harvard Men's Health Watch

Should You Take an Erectile Dysfunction Drug to Also Ease Urinary Woes?
June 1, 2013... Should you take an erectile dysfunction drug to also ease urinary woes? We think not. Standard medications to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate are still the best first choice for men. Difficulties with urination become more and more common in men over age 50. Often the cause is...

On Call: Is Mercury in Fish Dangerous?
June 1, 2013... On call Is mercury in fish dangerous? Q. I keep reading about health benefits of eating fish, but I've also heard that fish contain high levels of mercury. Should I be concerned? A. Most men do not need to worry about mercury exposure from eating fish. Currently, there is no medically...

On Call: How Did I Get a Urinary Tract Infection?
June 1, 2013... On call How did I get a urinary tract infection? Q. I am 68 years old, and recently I was diagnosed with my first urinary tract infection. Why did this happen, and could I have prevented it? A. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are less common in men than in women. When UTIs occur in...

Boost Energy with These Everyday Steps
June 1, 2013... Boost energy with these everyday steps Pacing yourself, power naps, and good nutrition help, but taking overhyped dietary supplements doesn't. Some days, do you feel like the Energizer Bunny with a weak battery? You start strong, but by midafternoon you can't quite keep going and going....

Screening Savvy: You're Likely at Low Risk for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
June 1, 2013... Screening savvy: You're likely at low risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm A bulging abdominal aortic aneurysm can be deadly, but only certain men should be checked for it with ultrasound. The aorta is the Amazon River of arteries. It rises from the heart to feed a multitude of lesser...