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Exercise may protect against erectile dysfunction
2012.07.02
Increased physical activity is associated with better sexual function in men under 40, according to a new study.
Ancient Mummy Had Prostate Cancer
2012.04.02
A professor from American University in Cairo says discovery of prostate cancer in a 2,200-year-old mummy indicates the disease was caused by genetics, not environment.
Men's health movement update with Dr. Larry Goldenberg
2012.31.01
Geoffrey Woollard chats with Dr. Goldenberg about the progress of the Men's Health Initiative
Nearly half of men over age 45 affected by testosterone deficiency
2012.19.01
Report finds only five per cent diagnosed, given replacement treatment
Seasonal affective disorder may be more than SAD-ness
2012.03.01
It's the time of year to watch out for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - the blues because the days are shorter and gloomier
Vancouver Coastal Health - Celebrating a decade of care
2011.23.12
Innovation, leadership over past 10 years have enabled laudable achievements at Vancouver Coastal Health hospitals
It's the holiday season - where do germs lurk on planes?
2011.21.12
What to do when stuck at 30,000 feet next to sneezers and coughers
The business case for paying close attention to men’s health
2011.08.12
Ignoring men’s health costs the federal government and the private sector more than $320 billion per year
Movember Canada fundraising tops $32M
2011.06.12
The month of November wrapped with Movember raising $32.7M for prostate cancer research and men's health awareness.
Justin Trudeau Promotes Men's Health and Movember
2011.02.12
Trudeau speaks to the importance of a men's health initiative in a House of Commons address on November 30, 2011
Men's Health Interview - Dr. Larry Goldenberg
2011.29.11
Dr. Larry Goldenberg talks with Sun News about the challenge of raising awareness around men's health issues.
Men’s health needs more than Movember, says Goldenberg
2011.29.11
Movember is brilliant marketing and a good first step for men's health awareness but more needs to be done.
Men’s health needs national focus, says doctor
2011.29.11
Dr. Larry Goldenberg discusses progress on a national men's health initiative.
There's a new gathering place for men over 50 and those who know (and love) them
2011.29.11
...it's called WisdomFishing.com, and it's free.
CBC Radio interviews Dr. Larry Goldenberg
2011.24.11
Dr. Larry Goldenberg discusses the progress of the Men's Health Initiative on The Early Edition
National institute for men's health proposed
2011.23.11
A national conference on men's health begins Tuesday that is bringing together health and policy experts from across the country, including one from British Columbia that is calling for a national institute for men's health.
How healthy is your penis?
2011.22.11
NHS Choices launches a penis health gallery to help men spot penis problems
Talking openly about your prostate leads to early testing and diagnosis
2011.28.10
Younger men need to be aware of prostate cancer risks and get tested early, says Tom Sayle, co-chairman of the North Shore support group who was diagnosed 10 years ago at age 46.
Prostate Cancer Experts Defend PSA Screening
2011.20.10
Many prostate cancer experts in the United States have condemned the recommendation by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), announced last week, against the routine screening of healthy men with the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test.
PSA Screening: One expert’s personal opinion
2011.17.10
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) called for discontinuation of PSA screening. See an important counterpoint from Dr. Larry Goldenberg.
Therapy can improve sex after prostate cancer
2011.12.10
Couples counseling helps patients beyond medications such as Viagra, new study shows
Life expectancy rises slightly in Canada
2011.04.10
Men generally have a lower life expectancy than women, but the gap has narrowed in the past decade.
Male menopause affects 2million Brits but 'can be safely cured with testosterone treatment'
2011.04.10
The male menopause has long been dismissed as an excuse for men behaving badly in middle age but 'can be safely cured with testosterone treatment'
High Performance Man - Q and A Part One
2011.27.09
The first four of eight questions asked after the High Performance Man event.
Poor sleep increases high blood pressure risk
2011.06.09
Elderly men who spend little time in deep sleep could be at risk of developing high blood pressure.
After prostate surgery, some men leak during sex
2011.12.08
Incontinence during sex is a long-lasting problem for roughly one in eight men who've had their prostate removed due to cancer, a study of more than 1,400 patients has found.
B.C. Medical Journal Calls for Cap on iPod Volumes
2011.04.08
A B.C. based medical journal is calling for a volume cap on iPods and other music devices.
Seven Things You Should Know About Men and Depression
2011.29.07
Men think that clinical depression is something that doesn't happen to them... except that it does
Men Have Higher Cancer Death Rates Than Women
2011.20.07
Study suggests diagnosis of cancer is more frequent for men
Study confirms safety, cancer-targeting ability of nutrient in broccoli
2011.05.07
Anti-cancer nutrient, Sulforaphane, shown for the first time to selectively target and kill cancer cells while leaving normal prostate cells healthy and unaffected.
Rethinking Prostate Cancer with Matthew Cooperberg MD
2011.29.06
Dr. Cooperberg discusses his research into tools and instruments which provide better risk assessment for prostate cancer.
Point Dad toward the doctor for a true Father's Day gift
2011.23.06
Point Dad toward the doctor for a true Father's Day gift
Explaining Why Meditators May Live Longer
2011.21.01
Explaining Why Meditators May Live Longer TIME Magazine By Maia Szalavitz Thursday, December 23, 2010
Forever Young
2011.21.01
A video clip of Dr. Larry Goldenberg and Dr. Richard Bebb about men and old age.
Fighting Obesity: The Wrong Way vs. The Right Way
2011.19.01
Fighting Obesity: the wrong way vs. the right way
Leadership is key to disease prevention
2011.19.01
BCHLA's policy positions for the leadership candidates for the Liberal and NDP parties.
The Big Fat Question: How Do We Actually Lose Weight?
2011.19.01
The big fat question: how do we actually lose weight?
Men die earlier, get sicker more, B.C. delegation tells national conference
2010.24.11
Men die earlier, get sicker more, B.C. delegation tells national conference
Erection Enhancement Options
2010.27.10
Clinician Shannon Griffin discusses sexual function after prostate surgery and demonstrates a penile injection for erection enhancement.
Low serum testosterone and increased mortality in men with coronary heart disease
2010.27.10
Low serum testosterone and increased mortality in men with coronary heart disease article and response by Dr. Richard Bebb.
Prostate cancer in the Vancouver Sun
2010.29.09
An article about PSA testing and a link to a video interview with Dr. Larry Goldenberg.
Have a look at the new heart health videos
2010.24.09
Have a look at the new heart health videos on our site.
Erectile Dysfunction & Your Prostate
2010.11.06
With Dr. Mike Carter. Live video from our 2nd Public Forum on Men's Health which took place May 19, 2010 in Kelowna, BC.
Healthy Sex: The window to your heart and your hormones
2010.11.06
With Dr. Stacy Elliott. Live video from our 2nd Public Forum on Men's Health which took place May 19, 2010 in Kelowna, BC.
Men's Health: A Global Perspective
2010.11.06
With Dr. Larry Goldenberg. Live video from our 2nd Public Forum on Men's Health which took place May 19, 2010 in Kelowna, BC.
Couple's Intimacy: Issues in Mid-Life
2010.19.05
With Dr. Kristina Towill. Live video from our 2nd Public Forum on Men's Health which took place May 19, 2010 in Kelowna, BC.
The Evergreen Guys Research Project: Getting guys through the health clinic’s door
2010.14.04
The Evergreen Guys Research Project: Getting guys through the health clinic’s door
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Prostate Cancer Journey
2010.10.03
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Prostate Cancer Journey
Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know
2010.09.03
All about colorectal cancer: risk factors, symptoms & screening information - who, what, where, when, why.
Heart Health: What You Need to Know - with Dr. Saul Isserow
2010.03.03
Heart Health: What You Need to Know - with Dr. Saul Isserow
What Every Man Should Know About Their Sexual Life, with Dr. Stacy Elliott
2010.03.03
What Every Man Should Know About Their Sexual Life with Dr. Stacy Elliott.
Bone Health (Osteoporosis) in Men
2010.20.02
Bone Health (Osteoporosis) in Men with Dr. Eric Orwoll.
Low Testosterone (Hypogonadism)
2010.20.02
Low Testosterone in Men (Hypogonadism) with Dr. Richard Bebb.
Men's Health: A Global Perspective
2010.20.02
Men's Health: A Global Perspective, with Dr. Larry Goldenberg
A broken heart is not always about love: Heart health for men
2010.13.02
A broken heart is not always about love: Heart health for men
Diabetes in Canada
2009.15.12
Diabetes rates in British Columbia have more than doubled in the last decade.
B.C. diabetes cases double in decade
2009.14.12
B.C. diabetes cases double in decade. Sedentary lifestyles, poor diet drive statistics, particularly among those with Type 2
Diabetes cost could hit $17 billion a year by 2020
2009.14.12
Diabetes cost could hit $17 billion a year by 2020. More than 20 people diagnosed every hour in Canada: Canadian Diabetes Association
Are You on the Right Path?
2009.10.12
Are You on the Right Path? The Need for a Men's Health Initiative
Men's Health Initiative of BC on Radio One Almanac
2009.19.11
Men's Health Initiative provides insight into the program on CBC Radio One Vancouver.
Men's Health Initiative on BC CBC Radio One
2009.19.11
Men's Health Initiative of BC is interviewed on CBC Radio One Vancouver.
Marketing key to better health care outcomes for men
2009.17.11
Men are less likely than women to use health care in the most effective way or become informed about their own health.
The men's health crisis in British Columbia
2009.17.11
In countries around the world, including Canada, a consistent pattern of life expectancy has developed over the past century: Men die at an earlier age than women.
Adding 10 Healthy Years: Vancouver Physicians Launch New BC Men’s Health Initiative
2009.16.11
How can men live longer, better? The Men’s Health Initiative of BC (MHIBC) plans to address this and other issues related to men’s health.
International Men’s Day Celebrating 10 Years
2009.12.11
International Men’s Day began on November 19, 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago and was supported by the United Nations.
