Men's Health. Discover daily stories on the latest in men's health from Dr. David Samadi. Learn about top global and national health issues related to men's health such as common cancers, prostate cancer, exercise tips, male body issues, male health screenings and prevention methods. Explore healthy solutions for men's health.
Receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be unsettling news making a man feel vulnerable and confused. The good news is that while extremely serious, prostate cancer is very likely curable.
Read MoreTestosterone is a sex hormone produced in the testicles and adrenal glands. It is the equivalent to males of what the hormone estrogen is to women. Testosterone has far reaching effects for men in helping to regulate sex drive, bone mass, fat distribution, along with muscle mass and strength.
Read MoreNearly half of all men by the time they reach age 50 will have some form of a condition called prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia. Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia or PIN is a condition in which cells from the prostate begin to look and behave abnormally. Pin has no symptoms therefore men are not aware they have it unless they undergo a prostate biopsy, which in most cases is done because of an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) level.
Read MoreMen who have been given a clean bill of health, beware – if you are experiencing trouble in getting or keeping an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse, this may be signaling issues with heart disease.
Read MoreTo help men remain as healthy as possible, it is important to be familiar with what cancers are they more likely to die from. The earlier men recognize symptoms of these 5 cancers and seek help from their physician as soon as possible, the greater chance they have of surviving them:
Read MoreUrinary problems in men are fairly common but especially in men past the age of 50. Increased urinary frequency, urinary urgency, or trouble starting a urine stream, are just a few of the issues men may have to contend with in later years.
Read Moren fact, more than 25 million men annually in the U.S. seek treatment for this condition and worldwide, it affects more than 408 million men.
Read MoreThe primary symptom is enlargement of the breasts. Males may notice tenderness or even a slight bump or lump behind the nipple area. Other symptoms can include:
Read MoreThe term metabolic syndrome and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) may not synonymously go together, but according to recent studies, they do appear to have a link between them each.
Read MoreExercise increases energy, stamina, tones muscles, burns fat and improves mood and self-image. All of those benefits will extend into the bedroom improving his sex life beyond his wildest fantasies.
Read MoreAs the saying goes, “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common goal” is very applicable in medicine. For men experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED), it may take more than one health care professional to solve the issue.
Read MoreMen suffering from urinary incontinence know very well the embarrassment and discomfort of experiencing the unintentional loss of urine.
Read MoreIt is their time and their chance to be an advocate for themselves. It is not the time to clam up barely asking any questions regarding their health.
Read MoreMen may notice that as they age, urinations problems become an issue. It could be a noticeable urgency to get to a bathroom right away or the feeling of not totally emptying out their bladder. There’s a good chance these symptoms are related to a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Read MoreWhether herbs are helpful or harmful is hard to say. In the meantime, here are herbs that are commonly promoted and perhaps even recommended by some doctors:
Read MorePeyronie’s disease is when scar tissue or plaque forms in the penis. It can occur at any age but men over the age of 40 are affected the most.
Read MoreThe study out of Stanford University School of Medicine wanted to research if men with varicoceles had a greater risk of heart disease and metabolic syndrome. Men with varicoceles tend to have low testosterone and having low testosterone has been associated with heart disease.
Read MoreSince 1941, testicular implants have been produced and performed for many reasons. From injury to the testicles to testicular cancer, the absence of a testicle has been shown to be a psychologically traumatic experience for males of all ages.
Read MoreThe abnormal cells of PIN begin and are located in two different areas of the prostate – one area is called acini which is the lining of tiny sacs that give the prostate its spongelike appearance. These same sacs are responsible for producing the fluid that is mixed together with sperm helping to create semen.
Read MoreTreatment for delayed ejaculation depends on the underlying cause. It is advised to start with a urologist to determine if the cause is due to a psychological or a physical reason.
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