Reviewed by Megan Craig, M.Sc. Jun 15 2023 Men were significantly more vulnerable than women to overdose deaths involving opioid and stimulant drugs in 2020-2021, according to a new study analyzing death records data from across the United States. The study found that men had a 2–3 times greater rate of overdose mortality from opioids...
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What to know about Crohn’s disease in males
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Its incidence and the increased risk of other conditions or complications are different in males and females. Although symptoms and treatment may vary, these differ for each individual, rather than across age or gender. The Good Brigade/Getty Images Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that causes...
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Safety of HPV vaccines in males
WILEY Human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and cases various cancers in women and men. There are currently three vaccines available, and their efficacy and safely have been thoroughly assessed in females but not males. A new analysis published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology shows that HPV vaccines...