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Read More about Treating prostate cancer with combined hormonal-radiation therapy
Treating prostate cancer with combined hormonal-radiation therapy

Treating prostate cancer with combined hormonal-radiation therapy
Read More about Hot flashes in men: An update
Hot flashes in men: An update

Hot flashes in men: An update
Read More about Showering daily -- is it necessary?
Showering daily -- is it necessary?

Showering daily -- is it necessary?
Read More about Air pollution: How to reduce harm to your health
Air pollution: How to reduce harm to your health

Air pollution: How to reduce harm to your health

Some air pollution levels have inched up in recent years, and accumulating evidence suggests that higher levels of particulates in the air are linked with increased levels of hospitalization for many serious health problems. But we can make choices to help both the environment and our health.

Read More about Help for erectile dysfunction
Help for erectile dysfunction

Help for erectile dysfunction
Taking erectile dysfunction pills is still the easiest way for most older men to manage their ED. The drugs are more affordable than in the past. But sometimes they don’t provide the help men need, and some men are bothered by side effects, such as headaches, flushing, upset stomach, or dizziness. These individuals may get extra assistance by exploring alternative therapies or devices to help them get and maintain erections.
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Ready for your routine medical checkup?

Ready for your routine medical checkup?

Before the pandemic did you schedule a routine, in-person health checkup every year? Is this necessary or can you safely skip a year or consider a telehealth visit or a combination of in-person and virtual care? There are pros and cons to these options and no single solution will work for everyone.

Read More about A new treatment for advanced prostate cancer improves survival in phase 3 clinical trial
A new treatment for advanced prostate cancer improves survival in phase 3 clinical trial

A new treatment for advanced prostate cancer improves survival in phase 3 clinical trial
Radiation therapy is getting more precise, making it easier to kill tumors while sparing their surrounding tissues. Some newer therapies deliver radiation particles directly to the cancer cell itself. One of these new therapies is now generating promising data for men with the most aggressive prostate cancer.
Read More about Steps to treating an enlarged prostate
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.
Read More about Genital herpes: Common but misunderstood
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.
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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