Stress raising your blood pressure? Take a deep breath
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Fighting HIV
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New tests promise smarter prostate cancer screening and treatment
A number of new tests combine PSA with other cancer markers in blood and urine to more accurately identify men with prostate cancer. New gene-based tests may prevent repeat biopsies and help men with prostate cancer make better treatment decisions.
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Study: Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Doing Better
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New evidence that a heart-healthy diet also helps fight prostate cancer
Heart-healthy nutrition helps prevent prostate cancer and may slow the progression of low-risk prostate cancer to a more aggressive form. A key step is replacing animal fats and refined carbohydrates with healthier vegetable fats.
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Putting more brain in the bank
Mental and physical activity seem to be equally important in keeping the brain active to ward off cognitive decline in older age.
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Talking about migraine
A headache specialist discusses the causes of and treatments for migraines.
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Are you experiencing normal memory loss-or dementia?
Many people experience memory slips from time to time as they get older. Looking at the pattern of memory blips can help distinguish normal age-related memory loss from more serious dementia.
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Your PSA test result: What’s next?
Despite questions about the overall benefit of the PSA test for prostate cancer, many men still choose to have it. To interpret a worrying result, your doctor may suggest additional testing before suggesting a biopsy.
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Prostate biopsy: What to expect
Biopsy can confirm the presence of prostate cancer. Biopsy has risks as well as benefits. Risks of prostate biopsy include infection, rectal bleeding, blood in the semen, and urinary problems.
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