Gynecomastia: The Under Armour Effect

In recent years there has been a tremendous surge in interest in contouring of the male chest. Gynecomastia, or male breast tissue, is a common medical condition that affects a third of men in their lifetime. Why the sudden interest for such a prevalent condition? Clothing patterns are to blame, the Under Armour or compression workout fashion that projects a vision of health and vitality.

 J&J Hit With $8 Billion Jury Award Over Antipsychotic Drug

It was the biggest award to date among more than 13,000 lawsuits against J&J alleging that Risperdal caused a condition called gynecomastia in boys, which involves enlargement of breast tissue. The lawsuits generally claim that J&J was aware of the risk of this side effect, but understated the risk to doctors.

 Swimming With My Shirt Off

When I was 13, going to public pools was painful. I loved the water, but I was convinced that dozens of judging eyes were on me every time I took my shirt off. I wish I could say this was only a product of my adolescent imagination, but I knew it was not when a swimming instructor singled me out and asked me to wear a shirt during class.

'Chop the Things Off': The Plight of Boys Who Grow Breasts

Gynecomastia is a condition that causes cisgender men to grow breasts. We talked with experts and men with this condition about what it's like to navigate society's strict gender norms while developing breasts at a young age.

Gynecomastia: Clinical evaluation and management

Gynecomastia is the benign enlargement of male breast glandular tissue and is the most common breast condition in males. At least 30% of males will be affected during their life. Since it causes anxiety, psychosocial discomfort and fear of breast cancer, early diagnostic evaluation is important and patients usually seek medical attention.

Jeremy Piven = Soy or Sushi - NOT

It seems that for every study that proves a connection between soy and reduced risk of disease there’s another that challenges the claim. Just ask Jeremy Piven.

Johnson & Johnson Loses Trial Over Risperdal And Male Breasts

The case has drawn attention for a few reasons. For one, this was the first lawsuit claiming J&J hid the risks of gynecomastia to go to trial after a handful of cases were settled in recent years. The trial also served as a reminder that J&J paid $2.2 billion two years ago to resolve criminal and civil allegations of illegally marketing Risperdal to children and the elderly.

Man Boobs: Gynecomastia in Teens and Young Men — An Embarrassing Condition

Teenagers and young men with gynecomastia often endure significant teasing and embarrassment. Due to the emasculating nature of this condition, many of those afflicted find it difficult to discuss.

No, Eating Soy Isn't Going to Give You Manboobs

Vegan dude bros can rest easy.

Should you drink soy or cow's milk? Here's what the evidence says.

This question comes up surprisingly often. There seems to be a widespread belief out there that drinking soy milk or eating tofu will lead to gynecomastia, the medical term for "man boobs." There's actually some research on this, but we should back up for a second and think about the question rationally.