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Harvard study: Healthier fats linked to longer life after prostate cancer diagnosis

A major study of survivors of nonmetastatic prostate cancer found that those eating the most saturated fat had a 24% higher risk of death over a 13-year period, mainly from heart disease and other cancers. Swapping animal fats for plant-based, unsaturated fats was linked to significantly lower risks.

Why do I sweat so much?

Excessive sweating is often harmless, but it can also signal an underlying health condition or medication side effect. Men typically sweat far more than women do because of much higher testosterone levels, larger body size, and higher muscle mass.

Testosterone therapy without evidence of deficiency may boost heart risk

Men without evidence of low testosterone levels (hypogonadism) who use testosterone appear to face a higher risk of serious cardiovascular problems and death from all causes than men who use testosterone replacement therapy for documented hypogonadism, according to a 2026 study.

What men should know about proposed changes for testosterone therapy

The FDA is considering labeling changes for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) products. While the proposed changes would make TRT much more accessible, the FDA is still advising that use of TRT should be avoided in men with metastatic prostate cancer.

Does having prostate cancer raise your risk for other cancers?

A new prostate cancer diagnosis can trigger fears about future cancers. Explore how age, genes, treatment, and lifestyle may affect your risk.

Erectile dysfunction: Is it a sign of hidden health problems?

Doctors increasingly view erectile dysfunction as a potential early warning sign rather than just a sexual health issue. Research shows persistent erectile dysfunction is often tied to cardiovascular disease, and the two conditions share an array of risk factors.

Can taking Valtrex for shingles affect my birth control?

Women on birth control who develop shingles may worry Valtrex could reduce protection. Find out if this antiviral impacts contraceptives.

BPH treatment options when drugs are not enough

When medications and lifestyle changes no longer control symptoms of an enlarged prostate, a range of surgical and minimally invasive procedures can restore urine flow. Each option offers different trade-offs in side effects, recovery, and duration of relief.

Should men over 70 with a family history still get a PSA test?

A 77-year-old man with a brother who died of prostate cancer weighs the pros and cons of PSA screening with age, health, and risk in mind.

Can my birth control pills change the dose of thyroid medication I need?

Find out how estrogen-containing birth control can affect thyroid hormone replacement, and why your levothyroxine dose may need closer monitoring.

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