Archive for May, 2006
« Previous EntriesLife Expectancy of Women and Men
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006In the United States women now out live men by about eight years. This means, based on current mortality data, that roughly seven out of ten women alive today, but only one in two men, will be around to celebrate their 75th birthday.
There are a number of reasons why women live longer than men. Women […]
Functions Of Male Reproductive Organs
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006The male sex organs work together to produce and release semen into the reproductive system of the female during sexual intercourse. The male reproductive system also produces sex hormones, which help a boy develop into a sexually mature man during puberty.
When a baby boy is born, he has all the parts of his reproductive system […]
Anatomy Of The Penis
Tuesday, May 30th, 2006The penis is made up of three separate cylinders. The two paired cylinders called the corpora cavernosa make up the majority of the bulk and the erectile functioning of the penis. Both these cylinders actually communicate with each other for approximately three-quarters of their length through small holes between the cylinders. (This is why penile […]
Important Facts About Diabetes
Tuesday, May 30th, 2006Today, more than 13 million people in the United States have diabetes. Unfortunately, more than half are not aware that they have the disease.
Every 60 seconds at least one person is diagnosed with diabetes. About 65,000 people will […]
How Dangerous Is Diabetes
Monday, May 29th, 2006Heart Attack
Dangerous Duo: Diabetes, heart disease Research reveals link between two serious illnesses
by Patricia McAllister
Stripe Staff Writer
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes and heart disease are closely linked. People with diabetes have a higher risk of heart attack or stroke than their counterparts. Statistics show two out of three […]
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