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.
9 signals that indicate that you are in good physical shape.
Gnashing your teeth in the dark will not get you extra brownie points. It is a sign of strength to ask for assistance and people will respect you for it.
It is important to know when it is advisable for you to see a doctor and what the likely treatment is they will give you.
Hand washing can easily prevent the spread of communicable disease. The better you wash, the more likely you are to remove even tiny particles that could make you ill.
It's common for both men and women to lose hair or experience thinning hair as they near middle age. But sometimes hair loss can occur at younger ages.
Every winter, once, twice, even three times, you suffer from a scratchy throat. What can you do to prevent the agony this year?
Adequate protection against mosquitoes, that's what most South Africans, who intend spending Christmas in certain neighbouring countries should pack.
Taking your medications as prescribed is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy, but it can also be one of the more difficult prescriptions to follow.
The dose prescribed to you is specific to the strength and type of infection you have, so it is important to take all of the medication as prescribed.
Cold sores are small, red or purple blisters that usually appear on the lip or corner of the mouth. They often last a week or two, form a crust, then disappear.
Heat stroke occurs when the body is not able to cool itself to a safe temperature.
Beer drinking may lead to more than just a beer belly.
Acupuncture has been a part of Chinese medicine for more than 2 000 years, and is becoming an often-used technique in today's world of alternative medicine.
A cerebral aneurysm occurs when the wall of a vein or artery located in the brain becomes dilated, enlarged or bulging.
The small bumps may appear anywhere on the body, including on the skin, genitals, or even in the mouth.
If you're among the estimated one in five South Africans who suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you know how discomforting it can be. Here's help.
Antioxidants are magic food components. But which foods are the real antioxidant bombs? Norwegian and US scientists compiled an extensive list.
What exactly is a serving of fruit and vegetables? Nutritionists advocate that everyone should eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day. But how big or small is a "serving" ?
You don't have time, but just need to exercise. Well, here are six exercises to do during your busy day.
Is your back killing you? Are you aware of it all the time? So what can you do to prevent or minimise this agony?
Contrary to popular belief, weight management isn't just a female concern.
Most people don't intentionally drive when they're feeling sleepy. But once behind the wheel, fatigue, lack of sleep, or certain medications may take over.
A hernia occurs when an organ begins to protrude through muscle, tissue, or the soft area surrounding it. A hernia typically occurs in the abdominal area.
Kidney stones are to be avoided at all costs. Speak to anyone who's had one. Here's how to do it.
Ingrown toenails - when a section of the nail curves into the flesh of the toe - are often caused by poorly fitting shoes and improperly trimmed toenails.
How sex, dental floss and belly laughs can make a good life great.
A sucker for fake health product scams is borne every day. Don’t be one of them!
If you're trying to reduce your salt consumption to control your blood pressure, you'll have to do more than just keep the saltshaker off the table.
With the flu season upon us, experts warn that the world may be on the brink of yet another killer pandemic.
There is a lot you can do to take care of your eyes and to prevent vision problems. We tell you how.
Want to quit? Giving up smoking is like going into battle: you need to be prepared and to have your tactics worked out beforehand to give yourself the best chance of success.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is passed to people and animals through tick bites.
Stretch your calves, avoid alcohol and coffee, and don't depend on aspirin. Those are some of the ways to reduce the risk of dangerous blood clots while travelling on airplanes, according to new recommendations.
Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) occurs when fatty deposits build up inside the arteries.
Everything you need to know to keep the potentially deadly malaria mosquito (and its equally vexing sisters) at bay this summer.
A man goes to the doctor. The doctor walks in and asks, "What's wrong?" The man replies, "You're the doctor. You tell me."
Go to the medicine cabinet of a typical South African home, and you'll probably find it jammed full of various vials and bottles, creams and gels, all left over from years of ailments.
Hiccups occur when the diaphragm, the muscle at the bottom of the lungs, begins to spasm.
Washing your hands after using the bathroom will help prevent tapeworm infection.
The desire to win can be a strong one. Athletes often start looking for ways to enhance their performance, and the use of dietary supplements is one way of doing this.
As the cost of prescription drugs continues to soar, patients and doctors alike are turning to generic alternatives. But are they the same?
Limit the amount of fat you use when cooking – and you're instantly on your way to a healthier cholesterol profile and a slimmer waistline.
Don't smoke and if you smoke already, do everything in your power to quit. Don’t buy into that my-granny-smoked-and-lived-to-be-90 crud – not even the tobacco giants believe it.
Children who start the day with a bowl of bran cereal, muesli high in nuts and seeds, or porridge made from rolled oats feel fuller and eat less at lunchtime than kids who down corn flakes or white bread for breakfast.
Medications can be miracle workers: They can cure dangerous infections, ease pain and make life with a chronic disease more bearable. But medicines also can - and do - harm and even kill.
So what are the things you should be looking at when you choose your pharmacy?
The time has come to have that knee replacement or hysterectomy. Before you start to panic, here are some tips on how you can get through it as smoothly as possible.
Playing cricket in the summer months? Fluid replacement is extremely important to ensure that you don't become dehydrated and to prevent risk of heat injury.
Do you always gain a kilo or two over the festive season? This needn't be the case. It is possible to enjoy a festive family feast and still maintain a healthy weight.
If golf's your game, your score may not be your only handicap. Every time you take a swing or haul your golf bag across the fairway, you're putting strain on your back.
Ice cream headaches last a few seconds to about a minute, they affect about a third of the population and doctors don't really know much about them. Here's how to avoid them.
Our first ranking of The World’s Best Countries For Men turned out a lot like the 2006 Soccer World Cup.
Saturday has been decreed a day to focus on germs. Specifically, it’s the germs on your hands that are in the firing line.
