Testosterone has been linked to cardiac risk factors like peripheral artery disease, but researchers are beginning to examine the possibility that testosterone therapy might be beneficial for men with heart disease.
A number of studies have shown a link between increased consumption of red meat and an increased risk of colon cancer. Dietary changes and regular exercise are the best options for reducing one’s risk.
Research affirms that allowing time to pass between prostate cancer diagnosis and surgery does not adversely affect the likelihood of a recurrence of the cancer.
Cholesterol guidelines have been moving lower for some time, but for people with acute coronary artery disease, very aggressive lowering of LDL cholesterol may afford greater protection from heart attack or stroke.
A study from Spain found that a low dose of aspirin at bedtime caused a decrease in blood pressure. The researchers are not certain how this occurred, so more study is needed.
A study of possible genetic links to prostate cancer questioned whether the number of children a man fathered might affect his risk of prostate cancer, while another looked at whether the sex of a man’s offspring was significant.
While somewhat common in adolescence, gynecomastia in adult men is rare. It may be caused by liver disease, medications, or treatment for prostate cancer.
My wife doesn’t want our son to go out for the wrestling team because she’s worried he might catch herpes. I thought herpes was contracted from a very different contact sport. Please enlighten us.
Understanding how your test results correlate to risk factors can help you make positive changes in your health habits for a longer and healthier life.
Androgen-deprivation therapy is commonly used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Several different types of hormone treatments are available, all with significant side effects.