Incomplete bladder emptying may contribute to urinary tract infections in men, but the condition is less common in men than women. Improve bladder emptying with medication if needed.
Generic cholesterol drug works as well as the brand-n The generic version of atorvastatin, a leading cholesterol-lowering drug, works as well as the brand-name version.
Fear of falling can be positive if it leads to taking steps to improve balance and bone strength. Stronger legs, in particular, have a steadying effect. Changes in the home environment can reduce fall risk too.
Taking an erectile dysfunction drug daily to treat erectile problems as well as urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate is not the best first choice for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Use standard medications and take ED drugs as needed.
Doctor-patient relations are not always ideal. Sometimes the reason is that people do not adequately express their preferences and priorities to the doctor. It helps to ask specific questions about risks and benefits.
Being tested for the bacteria that cause many ulcers and having the infection quashed with antibiotics can prevent ulcers in many people who take daily aspirin for heart protection.
To reduce concerns about mercury in fish, limit consumption of higher-mercury fish to two times a week, but eat lower-mercury species more freely.
Sweetened sodas, sports drinks, and fruit drinks may be the cause of 25,000 deaths per year in the United States.
A bulging abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) can be deadly, but only certain men should be checked for one with ultrasound. Men age 65 to 75 who have ever smoked are at high enough risk to make the test worth having.
Many MRI scans ordered for people with lower back pain are not medically necessary.