Weight-loss surgery may not help obese middle aged and older men live longer, according to new research that runs counter to earlier findings in younger people. The results mean doctors should be extra careful when counseling obese patients about their treatment options, Matthew Maciejewski of Durham VA Medical Center in North Carolina and colleagues write in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In 2009, more than 220,000 Americans... 

It has been 51 years since the first birth-control pill became available in the U.S., bringing dozens of contraceptive options for women in its wake. There are currently two options on the market for men—vasectomy or a condom. The research pipeline is full of possibilities, though. Scientists at Columbia University Medical Center have halted sperm production and started it again in mice with no apparent side effects, using a drug that blocks... 

Going on vacation can often be your favorite times of the year. You’re filling each day with fun activities, exploring new sights, eating new and exciting food, and just generally having a good time.  Whether it’s a few day trips around your city, state or province, a relaxing visit to an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic or a challenging, exciting trip backpacking across Europe, each vacation day’s schedule... 

WASHINGTON –  A class of drugs used to treat enlarged prostates in men may increase the risk of being diagnosed with a more serious form of prostate cancer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. Drugs in the class include Avodart and Jalyn, marketed by GlaxoSmithKline, and Proscar, marketed by Merck, as well as another Merck drug Propecia, which is approved to treat hair loss in men. Propecia contains a lower dose of... 

In today’s tech-heavy and deadline-obsessed world, it’s becoming harder and harder to escape the suffocating choke hold of stress. While there are a number of techniques and products that can help you cope with stress, it’s nearly impossible to know which ones are for real and which are just duds. So, to save you some time (and stress), we’ve put together AskMen’s top 10 list of stress killers, most of which are even scientifically...