Men's health

Researchers claim that changing economies of countries like the UK and U.S. have led to 'mancession,' a situation where the unemployment rate is substantially higher among men than women, with majority of men losing their jobs and lesser availability of traditional employment opportunities.

About mancession
The term 'mancession' was coined during the financial crisis of 2008-2009, during which men bore the brunt of the job losses in the United States, at times at rates close to 50 percent higher than women.

Men who take steroid tablets or inhalers for treating severe asthma face a 70 percent higher risk of developing prostate cancer, researchers warn.

Details of the study
To determine if the link between asthma and prostate cancer exists, the researchers assessed 1,179 men diagnosed with prostate cancer.

The researchers back-traced their medical reports to assess how many had a history of asthma.

Researchers found that men suffering from asthma faced a 26 percent higher risk of developing prostate cancer.

Contrary to common beliefs, sex stimulants may cause heart attack, stroke, brain hemorrhage, increased blood pressure, loss of hearing or vision, and permanent erectile dysfunction.

Sex boosters an invitation to serious diseases
Malaysian Health Minister and nutritionist Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai on Thursday requested people to beware of certain drugs that the sellers claim could increase their sexual appetite or help them in slimming down.