Category: Men’s Health

The two main ways that doctors treat narrowed neck arteries prevented death and disability equally effectively in an international clinical study.

Eating up to an average of one egg per day can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Moderate egg consumption does not contribute significantly to total cholesterol and risk for heart attack or stroke.

Ask the doctor: Hot tubs and heart health

Ask the doctor: B12 shots vs. pills

Half of all prescription medications are not taken as directed, which reduces their health benefits. Simple but effective steps can help people take their medicine properly and consistently.

The major factors that determine a man’s risk for prostate cancer are age, family history, and race and ethnicity. It is not proven that men at higher risk who are tested for hidden cancer are less likely to develop more advanced cancer or die from it.

In a study, overweight men with diabetes and possible symptoms of low testosterone did not benefit from injections of extra testosterone.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older people. Other common causes include clogged arteries and a condition called dementia with Lewy bodies.

Chiropractic manipulation of the spine provided a small but short-term benefit in relieving back-related leg pain in a recent study.

A fall can be dangerous, especially if it causes a broken hip. Understanding the most common reasons for falls and taking some steps to lessen the chance of a fall can help prevent injuries.