5 months ago
The PSA test plays a significant role in maintaining prostate health. By understanding the complexities and engaging in informed decision-making, individuals can take charge of their prostate health.
1 year ago
This risk calculator is for patients who have been deemed to be suitable candidates for biopsy by their urologist. This means that, for instance, they have been evaluated to see if their PSA level is due to a disease other than cancer, such having an enlarged prostate, a common problem in older men. If you have not been evaluated by your urologist and told that you are a good candidate for biopsy, the risk calculator will likely ovestimate your risk of having prostate cancer.
2 years ago
Just as women know to be concerned about breast cancer, men need to be aware of their risk for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with an even higher incidence in Black men. But many men don’t know their risk factors or when to get screened.
2 years ago
Testosterone is important to a man’s health, says UNC Health urologist Marc J. Rogers, MD. Here’s the real deal about why, and what to do if you’re concerned about low testosterone.
4 years ago
High blood pressure—called hypertension—is a type of cardiovascular disease, and it can be a warning sign of bigger problems to come. “For a lot of people, it’s the precursor for more serious conditions,” Dr. Walker says. “It’s the ubiquitous disease that makes everything worse.”
4 years ago
Men with erectile dysfunction have a higher risk of death, regardless of their testosterone levels, suggests a study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
4 years ago
One thing, though, has not changed — the gender gap. People of both sexes are living longer, but decade after decade, women continue to outpace men. In fact, the gap is wider now than it was a century ago.
4 years ago
All over the country, men are dying. Every kind of man: rich and poor, blue collar and white collar, men of all races, religions and ethnicities. In addition to sex, these dying Americans share another trait: They are no longer young. How can it be that men by the millions are dying while their female counterparts are not — and no one seems to notice or care?
4 years ago
You’re healthy and young. Who needs a doctor? You do. You need someone to be familiar with you and your medical history, says urologist Matt Coward, M.D.
4 years ago
"You feel like you’re invincible. There’s this concept of I don’t have to worry about that. I’m young I’m healthy there’s nothing wrong with me. And while there may not be anything wrong at the time, regular doctor visits can prevent longterm problems." - Dr. Eric Wallen
5 years ago
Today, not all cancer is actively treated. Some slow-growing cancers may be monitored closely to determine if treatment is ever needed. This approach is called active surveillance.
5 years ago
If you’re an anxious man, you must acknowledge it. Many men do not acknowledge their anxiety, and as a result, they may suffer. Accept that you have anxiety, and know there is no shame in having it.
5 years ago
If you had to choose, which would you rather have: a healthy father or a good father? Studies suggest men often make this choice and pick being a good father over being healthy. Becoming a father is a major milestone in the life of a man, often shifting their focus away from the personal and …
5 years ago
Cancers that typically affect people in their teens and 20s include leukemia, lymphoma, melanoma, thyroid, ovarian and testicular cancers, brain tumors and sarcomas. A positive is that they can tolerate more intensive therapy however, toxic treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy can have negative effects on other parts of the body, including the reproductive organs.
5 years ago
Between 70% and 89% of sudden cardiac events occur in men. 7.9% of black men, and 6.3% of Mexican American men have coronary heart disease. 50% of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms.
5 years ago
Guys often seem to have that “no pain, no gain” mentality more so than women I’ve taught. A lot of times, men seem to be coming to class looking for a more hardcore workout, focusing on strength and flexibility. And maybe some stress relief. In fact, a lot of guys only come to a yoga class for the first time because they are invited by a friend, spouse or girlfriend. They find out quickly that yoga can be a very intense workout.
5 years ago
Both men and women get clinically depressed. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), women aged 18 years and older are much more likely to have depression. But men who are depressed often show it in less direct ways than women do. Many men do not recognize, acknowledge or seek help for their depression. This makes it much harder for family or friends to tell when a man may be depressed, Dr. McClure says.
5 years ago
Men who get vasectomies generally want a permanent solution. However, about 5 percent of men who get vasectomies end up getting them reversed. Because it is so successful in most cases, vasectomy reversal is often the best option for men who change their mind.
5 years ago
Each year, about 500,000 men in the U.S. choose to get vasectomies. That’s largely because a vasectomy is the easiest and most effective way to permanently prevent unwanted pregnancies
5 years ago
High blood pressure (also referred to as HBP, or hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high. When left untreated, the damage that high blood pressure does to your circulatory system is a significant contributing factor to heart attack, stroke and other health threats.
5 years ago
You or a loved one may have experienced ED but have been too embarrassed to talk about it. First, know that you’re not alone. ED is common and can be treated. We talked to UNC Urologist Brad Figler, MD, to learn more about one treatment; an inflatable penile implant.
5 years ago
More than 30 million Americans have diabetes, but there are many misconceptions about what it does to the body, who can get it and how it’s treated. The most common types of diabetes are type 1, type 2 and gestational. While the general effects of diabetes on the body are the same, the causes and management of high blood glucose vary among the different types of the disease.
5 years ago
Bloodletting, a process in which units of blood are drawn to cure or prevent disease, has a history spanning 3,000 years. Now, it is thought to be a potential treatment for type 2 diabetes, and a study is aiming to better understand the link.
5 years ago
Prediabetes is when your blood glucose concentrations (blood sugar) is higher than normal but you don’t yet meet the criteria for diabetes. If untreated, prediabetes often leads to full-fledged diabetes in five years or less.
5 years ago
Having high blood cholesterol over a lifetime can increase your risk for heart attack or stroke. What do the American Heart Association’s new guidelines for managing cholesterol mean for patients with high cholesterol?