Men's Health

Prostate Health

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Prostate Cancer Awareness: A Q&A With the American Cancer Society

Prostate exams are vital, but advances in diagnosis and treatment show potential benefits.

by Andrew Hanlon

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Raising Prostate Cancer Awareness: A Q&A With ZERO

Everyone should know about prostate cancer, especially Black men, who experience worse outcomes.

by Mike Werling

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Advancements in Prostate Cancer Biomarkers

New tests and technology are leading to better detection and individualized treatment.

by Helen Massy

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Prevention: What It Can and Can’t Do For Your Prostate

Personal choices may—or may not—affect your chances of getting and surviving cancer.

by Kurtis Bright

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Symptoms and Diagnosis

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Prostate Cancer: Further Tests, Biopsy and Confirmation

You made it through the initial diagnosis. What happens next will determine a course of action.

by Kurtis Bright

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Prostate Cancer: The Appointment and Diagnosis

You've been referred to a urologist because an exam revealed something. What comes next?

by Kurtis Bright

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Symptoms: Recognizing the Signs of Prostate Cancer

It's often difficult to see this disease coming. Find out why—and what you should watch for.

by Kurtis Bright

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Duran Duran's Andy Taylor Is Battling Stage IV Prostate Cancer

The band's former guitarist is facing the most advanced phase of the disease.

by Andrew Hanlon

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Treatment

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Beating Prostate Cancer Leads to a New Mission

A shocking diagnosis is the start of a journey, not the end of the road.

by Rick Lyke

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Even the Best Prostate Cancer Treatments Have Side Effects

Medical modalities are ever-improving, but surgery and radiation can be rough on the body.

by Kurtis Bright

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For Advanced Prostate Cancer, Aggressive Treatment Is Required

While interventions have come a long way, a major procedure might be the only option.

by Kurtis Bright

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Less Invasive Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer

Treating the disease is not all (prostatectomy) or nothing. You have not-so-drastic options.

by Kurtis Bright

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Life After Prostate Cancer

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David Ford's Road to Raising Prostate Cancer Awareness

Beating the disease was the beginning of a lifelong 'responsibility' to help save lives.

by Andrew Hanlon

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Life After—Yes, After!—Prostate Cancer

Follow-up care and lifestyle adjustments are crucial to managing the expected long-term issues.

by Kurtis Bright

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After the Trials of Prostate Cancer Treatment, Finally, Recovery

The weeks and months after intervention can be trying, even if all goes well.

by Kurtis Bright

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Treatment Type Affects Sexual Function Post-Prostate Cancer

Most men experience some erectile difficulty during the first year; others face a longer road.

by Bonnie Azoulay Elmann

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The Basics

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What Are the 6 Worst Foods for Prostate Health?

Foods that irritate the prostate should be avoided or best eaten in moderation.

by Rachel MacPherson, CPT

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4 Numbers That Affect Prostate Health

Problems with the gland are almost inevitable, but there are ways to keep it healthy.

by Austin Harvey

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Let's Put Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer Into Perspective

Can no treatment be a good treatment? Yes. And it works for people with certain diagnoses.

by Kurtis Bright

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New Assessments Can Bolster the Prostate-Specific Antigen Test

Cancer screening guidelines have changed significantly. Detection methods have followed suit.

by Helen Massy

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The Basics

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Your Prostate May Be Causing That Painful Ejaculation

It's a pain when pleasure hurts, and your prostate could be behind your post-ejaculation pain.

by Kurtis Bright

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Urinary Issues Could Point to One of Two Prostate Conditions

An enlarged or inflamed gland can make urination problematic, though the symptoms differ.

by Aleck Woogmaster

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An Enlarged Prostate Is a Natural Development

While cells control the gland's size, diet can help prostate health. Supplements? Not so much.

by Aleck Woogmaster

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How Is Sexual Function Affected by Prostate Procedures?

BPH treatments, including UroLift, have side effects. Sex doesn't have to suffer, though.

by Emily Blaire

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Prostate Exams

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What Men's Sexual Health Screenings Do You Need at 60?

Symptoms or not, schedule a prostate exam, a colonoscopy, cholesterol bloodwork and more.

by Leandra Beabout

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We Have Questions: Prostate Exams

A urologist explains the digital rectal exam and why men need one for cancer screening.

by Kate Daniel

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Gains Integration in Prostate Exam Process

Doctors recommend MRI to avoid many biopsies and check the accuracy of the necessary ones.

by Aaron Stern

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Here's What a Digital Rectal Exam Is—and Isn't

A DRE doesn't take long, shouldn't be painful and is decidedly beneficial. Don't avoid it.

by Aaron Stern

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Prostatitis

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Treat Acute Bacterial Prostatitis Before It Gets Any Worse

Prostate inflammation accompanied by pain, nausea and urinary issues needs to be treated.

by Austin Harvey

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Here's How You Get—and Get Rid of—Bacterial Prostatitis

A prostate infection is painful, distressing and can hinder your sex life. Be informed.

by Helen Massy

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Acupuncture Shows Promise for Prostatitis Pain

A chronic condition is challenging, but some well-placed needles may give relief, a study finds.

by Kate Daniel

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Take a Walk for Prostate Care and Prostatitis Management

Exercise, even of light intensity, can help the prostate gland and its connected systems.

by Aleck Woogmaster

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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Possible Causes of Enlarged Prostate Symptoms in Young Men

Urinary symptoms can point to an enlarged prostate, but not always in men in their 20s and 30s.

by Helen Massy

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Get to Know Water Vapor Thermal Therapy for BPH

Steam treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia can minimize sexual function side effects.

by James Anderson

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This Drug Class Treats BPH but Has Sexual Side Effects

Reversing prostate growth with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may cause low libido or ED.

by Kate Daniel

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7 Lifestyle Adjustments You May Need to Make to Live With BPH

Some men effectively manage their enlarged prostate symptoms without medication or surgery.

by David Hopper

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Improving Prostate Health

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How to Keep Your Prostate Healthy: 5 Natural Ways

If you want to stay away from prescription meds, try a few remedies that nature offers.

by Leah Emily Minoza

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Can Coffee and Tea Help Your Prostate Health?

Some research suggests there may be benefits, but the correlation is still being explored.

by Bonnie Azoulay Elmann

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How Your Prostate Benefits from Yoga

As part of an overall regimen, the practice may yield physical, mental and sexual rewards.

by Kate Daniel

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The Best (and Worst) Foods for Your Prostate

Making even small changes to what you do (and don't) eat can improve the gland's health.

by Mel Van De Graaff

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