Category: Men’s Health

A study that tracked healthy older men for several years found that overzealous pursuit of household chores and activities was responsible for an increased risk of falling.

In your January 2007 article on cholesterol, you said that no-flush niacin does not lower cholesterol levels. But my problem is low HDL cholesterol. Will no-flush niacin help my HDL even if it won’t lower my LDL cholesterol?

I don’t understand the problem with Vytorin. The two components when used separately work fine, but when mixed together things change. Why?

I’m 72 years old, with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I take HydroDiuril, Lipitor, and aspirin. I feel fine, but I want to know if I can drink red wine while I’m taking these medications.

I seem to get three or four sore throats a year. I don’t want to run to my doctor for antibiotics every time. How can I tell when I need treatment and when I don’t?

Researchers are just beginning to investigate what role, if any, stem cells may play in the development of prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia.

A drug trial concluded that finasteride may decrease the risk of prostate cancer in some men, but the question of whether or not this medication, or any other, can prevent prostate cancer is still very much unanswered.

I’ve read that olive oil is good for health, but is extra virgin olive oil worth the extra cost, or is it just another trendy gimmick?

It’s not uncommon for exercise enthusiasts to experience a fitness-related injury. Many of these injuries can be avoided with preventive efforts such as proper warm-up and attention to technique.

Research on rats found that a diet containing high levels of tomatoes and broccoli offered some protection from prostate cancer, but researchers have not been able to achieve comparable results in humans.