If you're looking for information on a wide range of medical issues relevant to men, look no further. In this section you'll find everything about medical conditions that frequently afflict men, advice on what to do in a medical emergency, tips on how to stay healthy and much more.
If you’re a man or boy with enlarged breasts you can take solace in the fact that this condition is actually very common, even though we don’t like to talk about the issue.
It might not cause infertility, but using a laptop on your lap is no good for the health of your sperm.
Scientists are finding surprising evidence that links men’s attributes and behavioural patterns to the length of their…erm… fingers.
Testicular cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer to afflict men between 15 and 35. So why aren't guys more concerned about it?
Most men would rather set their shorts on fire or go to five children's parties in a row than go for a colon cancer screening or a prostate check-up. They could save your life.
Researchers are at odds over whether gym-goers' grunting is merely for show or if it really does help them exercise.
So who's got time to worry about doing healthy things over a weekend? The good news is that there are fun things to do that happen to be healthy as well.
Money doesn't buy happiness, and now there's a study that seems to prove it.
The human body is both extremely complex and remarkably efficient. Yet, wonderful as it is, it certainly isn’t perfect. We take a look at five design flaws.
Have you become part of a generation of junk food-eating, Coca Cola-swilling juggernauts wobbling to an early grave? It doesn't have to be this way for you.
Do you think lightning reflexes, great technique and tons of talent are enough to put you behind the wheel of Lewis Hamilton's or Fernando Alonso's McLaren?
There is a third great equaliser of people – apart from death and taxes – and that is the need to use toilets. Public ones.
Even mild-mannered accountants are known to morph into evil wannabe Schumachers behind the wheel. Why? And what can be done?
Death is the only thing none of us can avoid, but every now and then someone goes out with a bang. A real one.
A headache, double vision, unexplained lumps, a persistent cough. When should you get to the doctor right away?
Ring stuck to your finger? Simply follow these steps from our First Aid Centre.
It’s been said that three things in life are certain: death, taxes and lower back pain. New findings help us understand more about back pain for how to fix it.
If your medical costs are bleeding you dry, you are by no means alone. Healthcare is expensive - here's how to cut those costs.
Being in a wheelchair shouldn’t stop you from having a complete life, says Ian Kern-Martin, who has been living with cerebral palsy since he was diagnosed at the age of 18 months.
The amount of time a heart-transplant recipient spends in the hospital will vary with each person. Importantly, you will need to take medicine to suppress your immune system.
The road to health sometimes leads to hell and back. As the shadow of death looms, people will try anything that promises to effect a cure – even if it almost kills them.
New Year's Eve. Auld Lang syne and all that. But this evening of fun and laughter is not without its dangers.
So, your mates are boasting that their new year’s resolutions are to take up transcendental meditation, meet Megan McKenzie, learn origami and hike through Nepal. Let them. To make a huge difference to your health, you really need to do only two – stop smoking and lose weight.
People who are experiencing financial difficulties should think very carefully before cancelling their medical scheme contributions.
Gynaecomastia (often referred to as 'man-boobs') is the enlargement of male breast tissue, and can happen in males of any age or weight.
Do some of the “grumpy old men” out there actually have a valid medical gripe for their outrageous behaviour?
Your brain loves consistency – the good kind and the bad. Here’s how to shake five of your most vexing gremlins.
On call every day, CyberDoc has answered many of more than 250 000 questions sent in by users since Health24 began the Expert forums - here are the ones that get asked the most.
Motor neuron disease destroys parts of the nervous system that control essential activities such as speaking, walking, breathing and swallowing.
Males may develop health conditions specific to their gender, such as infections or cancers that affect their reproductive organs. The male reproductive organs include the penis, testicles, scrotum, and prostate gland. Other common examples of male health issues include andropause, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), erectile dysfunction, male hypogonadism, and prostatitis. Treatments and prognoses vary, depending on the specific condition.
Rather than scratching yourself until you're red and raw, learn what to do about itchy skin.
Scientists have shown that the bacteria in dirt make you smarter, happier and healthier. So go on, get dirty!
Is backache the bane of your existence? Here are some tips to help you prevent and treat it.
If you're under the impression that binge drinking is only a problem for women you'd better think again!
We've all heard of hernias, but what exactly do they involve and how can you avoid them.
It's 2.30am and your partner has thumped you in the ribs for the umpteenth time, growling the old refrain, "Turn over, you’re snoring".
So you’ve got body hair and a driver’s licence. Does that make you a man or just a grown boy?
Doing stretches after exercise can help prevent injuries. It's also an excellent way to make muscles supple and ease the pain caused by muscle spasms.
Men tend of overreact to colds and underreact to accidentally lopping of a finger while chopping firewood. Some symptoms should be taken seriously.
There has to be a good reason for you to allow two total strangers to insert cold, hard devices and liquid metal where the sun doesn’t shine.
There are the most extraordinary things going on in your body at any one time.
The day when men can take a pill or rely on an implant to keep them from fathering a child may only be a few years away, experts say.
We know money is not the most hygienic material around, but when you look really closely, the results are enough to make your skin crawl.
Your body's weird. Your legs kick out as you fall asleep, the sight of the lass from accounts makes your heart skip and you often get gut feelings. What's it all about?
Here's a cheerful finding for those who say that males push females around too much: On the molecular level, it appears male genes may have to leave their homes for protection, researchers report.
Epilepsy is a condition not many people understand. This graphic is designed to track an epileptic seizure throughout the brain, and highlight the effects of epilepsy on the brain.
Imagine a disease far more contagious than HIV, that doesn't go away, that can cause liver cancer and that your child can easily pick up. Welcome to the world of Hepatitis B.
Ever wondered what it's like to have the sight of someone with a vision problem, like a cataract or myopia? These visuals give you the chance to look through someone else's eyes.
A new study shows that men with a breast malignancy that has not spread beyond the breast are nearly six times more likely to undergo radiotherapy than women.
Smokers, insomniacs, social drinkers, and those who had a father who died of disease seem to be in the highest risk group for cancer. Check our survey results here.
A perfect start to a routine day... turned to paste. The cause: an alien in my ear. Neil Young shares his pain.
In every schoolboy’s lexicon of imagination there was a bionic device of some sort that could make life easier. But in real life, there have been some astonishing developments in bionic prostheses.
There are ten resolutions concerning sex that all South Africans should be making, which would go a long way towards sorting out many of the problems our nation is experiencing.
Bacteriophage (or 'phage' for short) therapy, is an alternative to antibiotic treatment, and has recently been gaining favour and appeal amongst western scientists.
Not everyone has the time to spend hours on their health every day. The good news is that it doesn't have to take lots of your time.
All you ever wanted to know about your prostate
Are you experiencing the symptoms of andropause, the male equivalent of menopause? We've got all the right books for you.
So you want to run every morning, choose oats instead of a muffin or remember to use sun cream. Here’s how to make healthy behaviours run on autopilot.
Testosterone is the principal male sex hormone, but research is showing just how many different conditions are affected by a drop in the production of this hormone.
June is Men’s Health Month, and there can be no better opportunity to highlight the importance of the early detection and treatment of many male-specific diseases.
