Insurance turns over the first of January and that means those who want to take action on benefits for things like prostate exams and other preventive measures should do so before Dec. 31. Who should get checked? Most men are expected to have prostate issues as they get older. However, a regular check can pinpoint … Continue reading End of Year Should Mean a Prostate Check
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When Should Men Worry About Fertility?
Statistics show infertility affects one in seven couples and dealing with not being able to have a child frustrates men as well as women. There are two times men should worry about fertility: When they want to start a family When they have symptoms of infertility Over the years, a lot of emphasis has been … Continue reading When Should Men Worry About Fertility?
5 Ways to Improve Male Fertility
Fertility is always a sensitive subject because both men and women are conditioned to think they are unusual or somehow inadequate if there are fertility issues. Our society emphatically ties the ability to have children with being a complete man or woman. The first thing to realize as you start your journey to have a … Continue reading 5 Ways to Improve Male Fertility
Three Safety Concerns Rise About Penis Implants
Penile implants became popular about 10 years ago as a way to resolve erectile dysfunction (ED). These were suggested as a remedy when there was a clear medical cause of ED. The other stipulation was the problem couldn’t be fixed with other types of medical treatments or naturally. What Is a Penile Implant? This is … Continue reading Three Safety Concerns Rise About Penis Implants
Bursts of Stairs Boosts Health
A new study found that just 10-minute bursts of stairs can help boost your health.
New Treatment for Resistant Prostate Cancer
Researchers have created a new compound to treat prostate cancer that has been hard to reach with other options. How the compound targets prostate cancer A team at New York University School of Medicine developed a compound called cyclic peptoids that target areas that lead to the multiplication of cancer cells. Compared to untreated cells, the new … Continue reading New Treatment for Resistant Prostate Cancer
Too Much or Too Little Sleep Increases Diabetes Risk
A new study about sleep published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism looked at the data from 788 healthy European men and women aged 30 to 60 years old as part of the “European Relationship between Insulin Sensitivity and Cardiovascular Disease” (EGIR-RISC) study. The link between sleep and insulin They looked at factors … Continue reading Too Much or Too Little Sleep Increases Diabetes Risk
Scientists Find 63 New Genetic Markers for Prostate Cancer
A new study published in Nature Genetics has found 63 new genetic markers that might make it easier for doctors to determine if you have a greater risk of developing prostate cancer, as well as other diseases. Previously, about 100 genetic markers for prostate cancer had been identified. The research on new genetic markers for … Continue reading Scientists Find 63 New Genetic Markers for Prostate Cancer
Doctors’ Tour Focuses on Erectile Dysfunction, Men’s Health
From erectile dysfunction to trouble peeing, there are specific reasons men tend to see their doctor. But if were up to doctors Jamin Brahmbhatt and Sijo Parekattil, men would go for regular checkups as frequently as most women do, not just when something is wrong. Beyond erectile dysfunction It’s part of the reason the two … Continue reading Doctors’ Tour Focuses on Erectile Dysfunction, Men’s Health