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Steps to treating an enlarged prostate

Steps to treating an enlarged prostate
As men age, they often experience a new kind of growth spurt, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or an enlarged prostate gland. The first line of treatment is lifestyle changes to help manage symptoms. These include maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding medications like antihistamines and decongestants, adopting a healthy diet, and limiting caffeine. If these are not helpful, then medication is prescribed. However, men who don’t respond to medication or have trouble taking it, can benefit from several types of minimally invasive surgeries.
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Genital herpes: Common but misunderstood

Genital herpes: Common but misunderstood
Studies report that at least a quarter of all adults are infected with the sexually transmitted herpes virus. A guide to managing its sympoms and protecting yourself from this highly infectious disease.
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What you can do to keep old ailments from coming back to haunt you

What you can do to keep old ailments from coming back to haunt you
Read More about Large review study finds low risk of erectile dysfunction after prostate biopsy
Large review study finds low risk of erectile dysfunction after prostate biopsy

Large review study finds low risk of erectile dysfunction after prostate biopsy
Prostate cancer biopsies have a low risk of side effects, but some men do experience sexual dysfunction after the procedure. But a large review of sdudies has found that these issues usually resolve within one to three months.
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MRI looking better for detecting prostate cancer

MRI looking better for detecting prostate cancer
Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to screen for prostate cancer can identify higher-grade cancers just as well as a standard biopsy, and may help some men with high prostate-specific antigen (PSA) numbers avoid biopsies.
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Choosing the right ED drug

Choosing the right ED drug
Men have a higher risk of having erectile dysfunction (ED) as they age and many can benefit from taking an ED drug. There are currently four choices in the US, and men usually adopt a trial-and-error approach to find the drug and dosage that works for them. The choice also can be dictated by how fast they want the drug to work and how long the effect will last.
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Breast centers out of step with federal mammography recommendations

Breast centers out of step with federal mammography recommendations
Breast centers and the federal government often differ when it comes to breast cancer screening recommendations.
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Is a "normal" blood pressure reading too high for women?
A study published Feb. 16, 2021, in Circulation found that women with blood pressure readings in a normal range may still be at higher risk for cardiovascular events. For example, heart attack risk in women rose at a systolic (the upper number) reading of 110 to 119 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and was the same at this level as men with a systolic pressure of 160 mm Hg. But experts say it’s too soon to change blood pressure recommendations for women until more research confirms the results.
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Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect my mammogram?

Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect my mammogram?

The COVID-19 vaccine may cause a harmless temporary swelling of lymph nodes that could be mistaken for cancer on a mammogram or other imaging test.

Read More about Period equity: What it is and why it matters
Period equity: What it is and why it matters

Period equity: What it is and why it matters

Menstruation is a basic fact of human existence, yet millions of people in the US struggle to afford –– or can't afford –– products like tampons and pads, a problem known as period poverty. Menstrual hygiene products are necessities, not luxuries, and period equity addresses this.

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