Everyone has their theories on what causes constipation. Some people have the belief that certain foods are “constipating” or that if you don’t have a daily bowel movement you are technically constipated. The common and various misconceptions that persist among the general public on this topic only adds to the burden of the discomfort of constipation.
Read MoreWhen men reach the age of 40 they are taught to be on the lookout for prostate and colorectal problems, but that's also the age they need to take a hard look in the mirror at their skin. Actinic keratitis, which can develop from years of exposure to the sun, can also be a precursor to skin cancer.
Read MoreIt can happen within a blink of an eye - a sprained ankle. No matter the cause, the rolling of the ankle outward while the foot turns inward and you will know you’re going to be hurting. About 25,000 Americans have this mishap occur every day according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons making ankle sprains the most common ankle injury in the majority of sporting and other activities. Even though ankle sprains may seem trivial, anyone who has experienced this unfortunate event may have extended prolonged or chronic ankle instability leading to feelings of the ankle “giving way” during normal activities of daily living.
Read MoreGrowing older is inevitable and as we do, there are some other inevitable changes taking place. These changes are not the usual suspects we can feel or see when looking in a mirror – graying of hair, receding hairline, jowls forming, sagging and wrinkled skin or stiffening of joints. Besides those undeniable signs of aging, there are other less subtle changes occurring from our head to our toes. Wisdom may come with age but along with it also comes widening, deepening and longer physical characteristics that have been happening over the years.
Read MoreIf you have back pain, you share a commonality with many others. At one time or another, back pain affects an estimated 80 percent of Americans. Four out of five people will experience back pain at some point in their life making it the fifth most common reason for seeing a doctor. The pain can range from severe to mild and be located anywhere from the lower, middle or upper back.
Read MoreThe look of smooth, wrinkle-free skin has been sought after for centuries by both sexes. One of the most used and studied anti-aging compounds has been retinoids.
Read MoreHypospadias is a birth defect in boys in which the urethra, the tube through which urine travels from the bladder to outside the body, does not develop properly. This condition affects about one in every 250-300 male babies making it one of the more common male birth defects.
Read MoreOn a regular basis, each of use a restroom to empty our bladder of urine that accumulates throughout the day. When our urinary system is operating as it should, it will run smoothly with few if any problems. For most of us the act of urinating is a natural and necessary process we generally give little thought to.
Read MoreThere is no better time than the present to take charge of your health. You are the one living in your body so you know it best – or do you? In order to live a healthy, fulfilled life free of frequent doctor’s visits, taking medications, or being hospitalized, there are certain health numbers you need to know. Knowing these numbers and what they mean to your health, is when you begin the journey of personal responsibility of leading a healthier, longer life.
Read MoreLet’s face it – few of us delight in going to the dentist. You never know what they may find and if they do find something, it’s usually not good. Dental appointments may be last on our list of things to do but we need to think of it differently. Taking good care of your teeth and gums is an investment in your health you will need and use for the rest of your life.
Read MoreThe term metabolic syndrome is used a lot within the medical community. But as a patient, what exactly does it mean? Think of metabolic syndrome sort of like a doctor telling you of a condition you have that if you don’t make certain lifestyle changes, than there will be serious health consequences in the future.
Read MoreUreteroscopy may not be the most familiar procedure many of us know of but if you are having a urinary tract problem, it may be a necessary plan of action to treat whatever the concern is.
Read MoreAnyone who has ever attempted weight loss has also attempted to find some way to boost or speed up the rate at which they burn calories. Metabolism, defined as the sum of all physical and chemical changes taking place in living cells in order to maintain life, can either make or break our ability to be successful at weight loss. Think of your body like an engine with your metabolism the rate at which your engine runs. By making a few adjustments, you can cause your engine to rev up a little higher burning a few extra calories.
Read MoreNothing beats the ability to look in the mirror and accept yourself as you are. The ability to say, “Hey I look good. I like my current weight as I feel healthy and full of energy.” Yet how many people say this to themselves - particularly women?
Read MoreThe last thing you want to do when attempting weight loss is to have to do it all over again if you gain the weight back. Think about it. You put in all that time and effort losing pounds. Then when you reach your goal, suddenly you find yourself going back in reverse with the scale creeping back up again.
Read MoreWalk into any pharmacy, grocery store, or giant retail store, head to the section selling supplements and there will be plenty of supplement makers marketing pills for split and brittle nails. Many of us – up to 20% - at one time or another have had nails that may be weaker than we like and most of us are familiar with vitamin/mineral supplements promising to cure that.
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Dr. David Samadi quoted in New Everyday on latest research around a predictive test for cancer:
"I never thought there would be a predictive test that with 100 percent certainty more than a decade in advance. So what exactly is going on? It's a simple blood test," Dr. Samadi explained, noting that this is still in clinical trials. In a blood test, the ends of the chromosomes, telomeres, are examined. They are more damaged in people who get cancer.This is a complete game-changer if it really pans out. This can practically change the face of cancer. And, of course, we're all excited about it."
Read more at http://www.newseveryday.com/articles/15568/20150504/cancer-study-update-blood-test-predict-decade-before-strikes.htm#6qL1f4Q7HgJPCtSW.99
World-renowned robotic prostate surgeon, Dr. David Samadi interviewed by Spanish newspaper EL PAÍS on the future of robotic surgery around the world. He speaks about robotic surgery for prostate cancer and the advancements that have been made in sparing the nerves critical for urinary control and sexual function post prostatectomy.
Dr. David Samadi interviewed on robotic prostate surgery on Spanish online newspaper ABC. Dr. Samadi talks about the importance of sexual function after a robotic prostatectomy is performed. With robotic prostate surgery, men are regaining sexual function —the rate increasing from 50% to 80% after robotic surgery is performed.
Daily News writes about Dr. David Samadi's appearance on the Today Show where he gave testicular exams to anchors, Willie Geist and Carson Daly, as part of Movember for men's health awareness.
