Healthfinder® - Healthfinder® is a free gateway to reliable consumer health and human services information developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthfinder® can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public.
MEDLINEplus - MedlinePlus provides access to extensive information about specific diseases and conditions and also has links to consumer health information from the National Institutes of Health, dictionaries, lists of hospitals and physicians, health information in Spanish and other languages, and clinical trials.
Ask NOAH About: Men's Health - NOAH seeks to provide high quality full-text health information for consumers that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased. NOAH currently supports English and Spanish.
National Men's Health Week - Men's Health Week is celebrated each year as the week leading up to and including Father's Day. The purpose of Men's Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.
Age Page: Urinary Incontinence - This publication describes the types of urinary incontinence, diagnosis, treatment and management. It also provides a list of additional resources.
Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet - This fact sheet discusses how Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. It also discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and care of those with Alzheimer's disease.
Hair Replacement: What Works, What Doesn't - This on-line fact sheet provides information to consumers about baldness and health-related hairloss which affects an estimated 50 million people. It also includes various treatment options available, such as minoxidil, surgery, hair pieces.
Kidney Stones in Adults - This publication contains information on kidney stones, causes, who gets them, symptoms, treatments, and prevention methods.
Osteoporosis in Men - After age 50, six percent of all men will suffer a hip fracture as a result of osteoporosis. Despite these compelling figures, a majority of American men view osteoporosis solely as a "woman's disease." This fact sheet discusses the issue of osteoporosis in men, and explains the known causes, how osteoporosis is diagnosed in men, what treatments are available, and how it can be prevented.
Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Exercise - This booklet answers general questions about arthritis and exercise. The amount and form of exercise recommended for each individual will vary depending on which joints are involved, the amount of inflammation, how stable the joints are, and whether a joint replacement procedure has been done. A skilled physician who is knowledgeable about the medical and rehabilitation needs of people with arthritis, working with a physical therapist also familiar with the needs of people with arthritis, can design an exercise plan for each patient.
Leading causes of death for men in the United States, 2000
Heart Disease
Cancer
Stroke
Accidents
Chronic lower respiratory diseases
Diabetes
Influenza and pneumonia
Suicide
Kidney disease
Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis
Leading causes of death for men in the United States, 2000 by race
Caucasian men
Heart Disease
Cancer
Stroke
Chronic lower respiratory diseases
Accidents
Diabetes
Influenza and pneumonia
Suicide
Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis
Kidney disease
African American men
Heart Disease
Cancer
Accidents
Stroke
Homicide
HIV
Diabetes
Chronic lower respiratory diseases
Kidney disease
Influenza and pneumonia
Native American/Alaska Native men
Heart Disease
Cancer
Accidents
Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis
Diabetes
Stroke
Suicide
Chronic lower respiratory diseases
Homicide
Influenza and pneumonia
Asian American/Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian men
Heart Disease
Cancer
Stroke
Accidents
Chronic lower respiratory diseases
Influenza and pneumonia
Diabetes
Suicide
Kidney disease
Homicide
Hispanic American/Latino men
Heart Disease
Cancer
Accidents
Stroke
Diabetes
Homicide
Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis
Suicide
HIV
Chronic lower respiratory diseases
Publications
FASTATS - Men's Health - This web section contains health statistics as they relate to men, such as leading causes of death and number of hospital stays.
What You Need To Know About™ Prostate Cancer - This booklet on prostate cancer discusses symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, emotional issues, and questions to ask the doctor. It also includes glossary of terms and other resources.
Colon Cancer (PDQ®) Treatment - Patients - This publication contains information on colon cancer including explanations of the different stages and treatment options.
What You Need To Know About™ Cancer of the Colon and Rectum - This booklet provides information on the symptoms, detection and diagnosis, and treatment, in addition to information on possible causes and prevention of cancers of the colon and rectum. Having this important information can make it easier for patients and their families to handle the challenges they face.
Male Breast Cancer
Publications
Male Breast Cancer (PDQ®) Treatment - Patients - This publication contains information for patients on male breast cancer an explanation of its stages, available treatment options, and resources for more information.
Melanoma (PDQ®) Treatment - Patients - This publication contains information about melanoma (skin cancer). It includes an explanation about the different stages and treatment options for patients with melanoma.
What You Need To Know About™ Melanoma - This booklet on melanoma discusses symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, emotional issues, and questions to ask the doctor. Includes glossary of terms and other resources.
Penile Cancer (PDQ®) Treatment - Patients - This publication offers general information about cancer of the penis. It includes a description, the stages, treatment option, and additional resources to learn more about the disease.
Age Page: Prostate Problems - This publication contains information about various cancerous and non-cancerous prostate problems men can encounter and includes possible treatment options.
Cancer Facts - Questions and Answers About Early Prostate Cancer - Except for skin cancer, cancer of the prostate is the most common malignancy in American men. It is estimated that in 1999 in the United States nearly 179,300 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. In the majority of men with prostate cancer, it is very slow growing, and many, if not most, of these men will not die because of the prostate cancer, but rather will live with it until they eventually die of some other cause.
Prostate Cancer: The Public Health Perspective 2001 - Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer, other than skin cancer, among men in the United States and is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer-related death. This fact sheet discusses the burden of prostate cancer, prevention and treatment.
What You Need To Know About™ Prostate Cancer - This booklet on prostate cancer discusses symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, emotional issues, and questions to ask the doctor. It also includes glossary of terms and other resources.
Cancer Facts - Testicular Cancer: Questions and Answers - This fact sheet provides information about the treatment, detection, risk factors, and prevention of testicular cancer. It includes instructions for performing testicular self-examination.
Testicular Cancer (PDQ®) Treatment - Patients - This publication offers information about testicular cancer including the different stages of the disease, treatment options, description and additional resources to find out more about the disease.
Testicular Cancer: Survival High with Early Treatment - This publication offers information to men about the most common cancer in young men ages 15-34. It also mentions early detection can lead to proper diagnosis and treatment, lists cancer stages, treatment options, possible side effects, and information on examining the testicles.
Am I at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? - This booklet defines diabetes and reviews signs and symptoms of the disease. It discusses the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes and ways it can be prevented
Financial Help for Diabetes Care - Many people who have diabetes need help paying some of the bills. It's a good idea to start by looking for an insurance plan that covers as many diabetes-related expenses as possible. A variety of governmental and nongovernmental programs exist to help, depending on whether you qualify. This publication discusses the options.
What I Need to Know about Eating and Diabetes - This publication reviews diabetes nutrition basics, including what, when, and how much a person with diabetes should eat. It discusses healthier ways to buy, cook and eat foods to achieve good blood glucose control.
Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2 - This booklet helps patients to manage their diabetes, by giving advice on eating healthy, checking blood glucose levels and keeping in touch with a healthcare physician.
Depression - This booklet provides user friendly information for the individual who may suffer from depression. This publication compares depression in women versus men, describes the symptoms of depression as well as offers methods of treatment.
Depression in Women and Men: What's the Difference? - This information sheet explains the differences in the way depressions manifests in women and men. This publication summarizes the findings presented co-sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Suicide - This on-line publication contains answers to some of the frequently asked questions regarding suicide, what should be done if someone is contemplating suicide, the most common methods of suicide, who commits suicide more often, who is more at risk, as well as many others.
In Harm's Way: Suicide in America - This fact sheet explains why people commit or attempt suicide, as well age, gender and family related reasons. Also, this fact sheet gives a short summary on prevention of suicide.
Men and Depression - This publication, part of the National Institute of Mental Health's Real Men - Real Depression campaign, discusses the types of depression common in men, symptoms of depression and mania, causes of depression, depression in elderly men, depression in boys and adolescent males, suicide, and diagnosis, treatment and how to find help and support for men with depression.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - This publication discusses the diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), its prevalence among children and adults, types of treatment, both pharmacotherapy and behavioral therapy. It also provides sources of information for both the individuals who has OCD and their family.
Suicide Fact Sheet - This fact sheet gives research findings on the amounts of people who die of suicide, in 1996. As well as, explanations of the findings and ideas on prevention.
When Someone Has Schizophrenia - This publication provides information about schizophrenia, basic facts, treatments, and research findings.
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