A man who has put on twenty pounds over a decade generally knows it, and generally has a plan involving January. What he is less likely to know is whether any of it matters medically,…
It tends to be noticed first thing in the morning — a small amount of discharge, or a stain on the underwear, or a stinging sensation partway through the first urination of the day. Sometimes…
Most men can describe their father's work history in detail and could not say what he was treated for after sixty. The information exists — it is sitting with a parent, an uncle, an older…
The reason most men give for not getting tested is distance or time. The reason underneath that, more often than not, is a picture in their head of how the appointment will go — a…
A familiar pattern turns up in men's health clinics. A man has burning with urination and perhaps a small amount of discharge. He is tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea, both come back negative, and he…
Most men book a medical appointment because something has gone wrong — an injury, a symptom that will not settle, or steady pressure from a partner. Very few book one because a birthday has passed…
Testicular cancer occupies an unusual position in men's health. It is uncommon compared with prostate or bowel cancer, yet it is the cancer most frequently diagnosed in younger men — broadly, those between their late…
Lymphoma represents one of the most common forms of blood cancer, affecting thousands of men worldwide each year. This cancer originates in the lymphatic system, a crucial component of the body's immune defense network, and…
Suicide is a leading cause of death among men in Canada, with those living in rural communities like the Peace Country region facing unique challenges. Many men struggle in silence due to stigma, isolation, and…
Quitting smoking is one of the most powerful steps men in Grande Prairie and the wider Peace Country region can take to improve their health. Yet, the journey to becoming smoke-free is often challenging—both mentally…
