The Latest from Giddy

A man holds his hand along his throat to check his glands.
Fertility
Know the Ties Between Hypothyroidism and Male Fertility
By David Hopper
An underactive thyroid could lead to sexual dysfunction and infertility.
A man sitting on a bed holds up a prescription drug that could cause a low sex drive.
Erectile Dysfunction
Which Prescription Medications Are Known to Lower Your Sex Drive?
By Giddy Staff
Even effective medications can wreak havoc on your libido.
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Cancer
Androgen Deprivation Therapy Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Death
By Taneia Surles, M.P.H.
A study suggests potential risks with ADT, a common therapy for prostate cancer.
A man with diabetes stands near trees with his back to the camera with a glucose meter on his arm.
Chronic Conditions
Type 1 Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction Are Closely Linked
By Helen Massy
Men with the disease are more prone to developing ED at a younger age than those without it.
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Physical Health
Fatty Liver Disease Is a Silent Threat
By Holly Ellis
Maintaining a healthy weight, lifestyle and diet are key elements to preventing this condition.
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Chronic Conditions
A Giddy Guide to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
By Taayoo Murray
During the pandemic, one of the fatal complications was IPF. Make sure you know the signs.
A hand cramps, fingers clenching, and drawn pain lines shoot out around it.
Chronic Conditions
A Guide to Muscle Spasticity
By Laura Williams Bustos, ACSM EP-C
Chronic muscle contraction can be managed effectively with medical and physical treatments.
A pregnant woman uses a self-monitoring blood pressure gadget.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Has No Benefit in High-Risk Pregnancies
By Risa Kerslake
New research indicates that tracking readings at home doesn't prevent preeclampsia.
A pregnant woman holds her belly while having her blood pressure tested by a doctor.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
Early Treatment of High Blood Pressure Is Beneficial During Pregnancy
By Risa Kerslake
Study: Treating BP before a hypertension diagnosis leads to better outcomes for pregnant women.
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Chronic Conditions
Multiple Sclerosis Presents Challenges to Sexual Health
By David Hopper
Men diagnosed with MS may have complications with erections and orgasms.