Men with hernias have several choices to make: whether or not to have surgery to repair the condition, which type of surgery to have, and which type of anesthesia to undergo.
I’m a 61-year-old man with high blood pressure. My doctor wants me to take Zocor to lower my cholesterol, but I’m worried about muscle damage. I found a Web site that claimed coenzyme Q10 would help. Is that right?
Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs primarily in older men, and is caused by a buildup of excess uric acid in the body that crystallizes in a joint, causing inflammation, swelling, and pain.
Depression is more common in women than in men, but it can affect anyone. Sometimes it is caused by a medical condition such as a metabolic disorder or a medication, or it may be triggered by a stressful life event.
After decades of steady progress, the decline in the rate of death from coronary artery disease and stroke has slowed.
My cholesterol is too high. My doctor wants me to take a statin, but I’d rather use a natural remedy. I saw an ad for red yeast rice that says that it’s as effective as the statins, and I can get it without a prescription- -but should I?
Researchers are examining the possibility that heavy cell phone use may negatively affect a man’s sperm count.
There is a small but growing body of evidence that lifestyle therapy (low-fat diet, exercise, certain supplements, stress reduction), in conjunction with traditional therapy, can improve a man’s chances of surviving prostate cancer.
Dark chocolate may promote beneficial activity in the body such as lower LDL cholesterol and a slight decrease in blood pressure, but because it is high in calories and fat, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy lifestyle.
When a diagnosis of prostate cancer is made, tests such as PSA level and Gleason score provide valuable information about the stage of the disease and its probable progression, so doctors can determine the best course of treatment for each patient.