Latest news with #Men'sHealthAwarenessMonth
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Men's Health Month spotlights masculine culture's healthcare impact
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — June is Men's Health Awareness Month, and Dr. Brian Curtis from OSF HealthCare says it's an important time to recognize health challenges men face. One of the key things Curtis says gets in the way of men's healthcare is masculine culture. He says it can often be a challenge to get men to see their doctors. 'They just do not get in to get checked, they ignore stuff, and they dismiss stuff,' he said. Curtis also said that, in addition to regular checkups, men should be aware of the screenings recommended as they age. That includes colon cancer screenings, which are recommended for those aged 45 and up, and prostate cancer screenings for those aged 50 and up. He also says men should start to get their blood pressure and cholesterol checked starting in their 20s. Another thing men should be mindful of is their mental health. It's a topic that, according to Curtis, many men ignore or don't feel comfortable discussing. 'It's not really recognized,' he told us. 'It's a big stigma, the whole 'macho attitude' thing.' Curtis also said that when men attempt suicide, they're four times more likely to die than women. And their attempts also tend to be more violent. The key to helping men address mental health needs, Curtis said, is opening a dialogue with them. He recommends people speak up if they see someone stressed out or losing interest in things they used to enjoy, and allow them the space to talk about how they're feeling. Ultimately, it may come down to loved ones to get men to seek care. Curtis said when he was a practicing physician, he often heard one particular refrain. 'I'd be like, 'how can I help you today?' And they'd go 'I don't know, my wife made me come,'' Curtis recounted. Love WMBD This Morning? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our Daily Newsletter. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Scotsman
06-06-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
The MOLE Clinic releases data in support of Men's Health Awareness Month, and Men's Health Week (9-15 June)
June is Men's Health Awareness Month (with Men's Health Week being held 9 to 15 June) and dedicated skin cancer screen facility The MOLE Clinic based at 32 Alva St, Edinburgh, has revealed that significantly more females are booking a mole check appointment than males (66% versus 34%). Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... As a cancer that doesn't differentiate between the sexes, the group is urging men to take the risks of late detection seriously, and to get their moles regularly checked (and any suspicious moles checked straight away). Acknowledging the fact, if detected early enough, skin cancer is highly treatable. Dr Amélie Seghers, Consultant Dermatologist at The MOLE Clinic, states: 'Our early detection message is part of our year-round campaign to encourage regular screening for skin cancer, however Men's Health Awareness Month (and Men's Health Awareness Week, starting on 9th June) allows us spotlight the massive differences in take-up levels between men and women. We are passionate in our mission to reducing this gap. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We are fully committed to raising awareness of the importance of early detection and to promoting the normalisation of regular mole checks, so they become an integral part of a person's annual health routine'. Skin canver screening at The MOLE Clinic For 21 years, The MOLE Clinic has been supporting its patients with early detection of skin cancer and mole removal, with over 35,000 people every year visiting its clinics in London (4 locations: Harley Street, Oxford Circus and Moorgate), Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The brand's mission is to help lower the UK skin cancer mortality rate by detecting skin cancer early. This is achieved by developing innovative, highest quality screening services and making those services widely available and easily accessible to the UK public and NHS GPs. The MOLE Clinic is Bupa and AXA PPP recognised, approved by Alliance Surgical & Vitality Health, approved NHS Suppliers, and Care Quality Commission Regulated. More information on The MOLE Clinic can be found at
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Men's Health Month: Heart Disease and its Prevention
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – FOX 44's focus on Men's Health Awareness Month is all about the heart for this story. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States. Baylor Scott & White-Hillcrest registered nurse Glenn Dutton paid a visit to our studio to shed some light on heart disease and how to prevent it. You can watch our interview in the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
