If a substance is a known cause of gynecomastia, or man boobs, you shouldn’t take it, right? Seems simple enough, but for some folks it’s not that easy. Certain heart medications can cause breast growth in men, for instance, but the health benefits of taking them outweighs that possible side effect for those with a … »

“Man Has Surgery To Remove Breast, Doctors Blame Fast Food,” an online headline stated just last week. Just one problem: fast food does not cause man boobs. Admittedly, it can be tricky to pinpoint the cause of gynecomastia in many cases and doctors still have much to learn about the condition. But in this day … »

Wait, what? Men can suffer breast pain too? It’s true. Guys have breasts just like women do, and you probably already know that it’s not uncommon for men and boys to grow unwanted breast tissue. Though less typical, it’s also possible for guys to experience breast pain. Here are the basics about male breast pain. … »