My 27-year-old son had his left testicle removed to treat testicular cancer. His doctors are confident that he is cured, but we worry that he may develop cancer in his right testicle. What are the chances of a second cancer and what should he do about it?
Pomegranates contain chemicals, such as antioxidants, that may offer protection from prostate cancer and heart disease, but further research is needed before any conclusions can be made.
I am 57 years old, and my health is excellent. At my last check-up, my doctor said that my cholesterol was too high. Please tell me what you think of these results: cholesterol 243, LDL cholesterol 162, HDL cholesterol 68, and triglycerides 86.
DHEA, a steroid hormone, has been promoted as a supplement that can help men lose weight, protect against heart disease, and improve memory. But none of these assertions has been proven.
High-dose radiation treatments for prostate cancer may be more effective than other methods at treating the disease without damaging neighboring tissues, but follow-up studies will be needed to determine if survival rates improve.
The complex relationship between cholesterol and the brain affects many areas, including possible connections to depression, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease.
I love to work out, but I just read that exercise would produce free radicals in my body. Am I doing more harm than good by going to the gym?
Some studies have linked higher levels of the mineral selenium with a lower risk of prostate cancer, but no definite conclusions can be made until further research is complete.
The category of prehypertension was established to serve as a warning. Those whose blood pressure reading falls in it should work to lower their pressure through diet, exercise, and weight control, though in some cases medication may be prescribed.
A urologist diagnosed prostate cancer, and I decided to have my prostate removed. I’ve done fine, except that I have to urinate two or three times every night, just as before. I thought prostate operations were supposed to help this. What went wrong?