The prostate gland plays an important role in the male reproductive system. Changes in the prostate are normal as you age, but pain, difficulty urinating and/or bloody urine might indicate an illness such as prostatitis or prostate cancer, which...
Men over 40 will begin to experience a number of changes in their physical condition -- many of them are not for the better -- reports the the National Institutes of Health, or NIH. The NIH states that men over 40 will or may experience a drop...
Lead poisoning is caused by an accumulation of lead in the body, even in small amounts. Large concentrations of lead in the body can be fatal. Lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust are the primary causes of lead poisoning in children....
Medications designed to treat symptoms and cure disease can also cause unanticipated problems with the male reproductive system. Exposures to drugs can be accidental through in utero exposure during fetal development. Use of illegal drugs or...
As men get older they generally become likely to develop certain health conditions such as low testosterone levels, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer and heart disease. The vast majority of men who die of coronary heart disease are 65 or...
The prostate is a small gland that plays an important role in the male reproductive system. The prostate gland grows and changes throughout a man's life. The risk of prostate-related diseases, prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate), benign...
Female bodybuilding is not for the weak. Athletes who compete must have enormous amounts of discipline, the physical ability to train five to six times per week, and a lot of self-confidence. Preparation for a bodybuilding show takes months of...
Steroids can be either legal or illegal. Physicians prescribe legal steroids for a variety of injuries and ailments. While those who use illegal steroids procure them illegally and typical take them to improve muscular size and strength. Many of...
Prolonged use of high-dosage anabolic steroids to improve sports performance and athletic abilities can lead to serious side effects. Steroids can impact the testes and mammary glands in males. For females, steroid use affects the menstrual cycle...
Marijuana has a variety of effects on the body, from the euphoria of intoxication to significant health problems from chronic use. Although marijuana is primarily smoked, it is also ingested in food and drink. However, the health complications...