Dr. Elist | Health Blog by Dr. James J. Elist, Dr. Elist's Health Blog

Missing Testicle, The Missing Ball

Missing Testicle Testicles have two main functions. The first is their role in the endocrine system, which involves hormonal production (primarily testosterone) and regulation. The second is their role in the reproductive system, primarily the production of sperm. The testicles’ function is regulated by a hormonal cycle between the brain, the testicles, and the rest […]

Chemistry or Compatibility?

Chemistry or Compatibility? Why you’re drawn to the blonde next door or end up sweating around your high school crush is, to some extent, a mystery. The so-called “spark” springs from a constellation of biology, psychology and lots of other -ologies (astrology, anyone?). But while chemistry may not be an exact science, math certainly is, […]

Fertility and Foods: The Five Foods That Help Extend Your Fertility

Fertility and Foods: Help Extend Your Fertility! Ultimately, a woman’s genes play a large role in determining her ability to get pregnant, but ensuring she has a healthy weight and diet certainly ups her chances of conception. William Gibbons, director of the division of reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Baylor College of Medicine, revealed that weight […]

Why Exercise is So Good for Prostate Cancer Patients

Exercise is So Good for Prostate Cancer Patients Let’s face it. As tough as it often is to get ourselves to the gym. As exhausting as it is to add that extra mile to our run. As grueling as it may be to up our weights by one pound. Deep down, in our heart of […]

Pomegranate Health Benefits

Pomegranate With the multitude of juice cleanses and detox diets out there, it’s easy to lose track of what fruits have the strongest health benefits. But there’s one ruby fruit out there that is full of fiber, potassium, antioxidants and can lower your risk of heart disease. The pomegranate health benefits are hard to count! […]

Two Penis Guy | An Interview with “DoubleDickDude”, Man with 2 Penises

Two Penis Guy | An Interview with Man with 2 Penises There’s a saying that “you can have too much of a good thing.” But according to man born with two functioning penises due to a rare medical condition, that just isn’t the case. The man was born with diphallia, a rare congenital condition that […]

Botox for Overactive Bladder

11 million men and women have turned to Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) to reduce signs of aging. Botox has quickly become a cosmetic godsend, effectively erasing crow’s feet, brow lines and forehead lines. But there might be more to Botox than meets the eye. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved(FDA Approval) the use of Botox […]

Coffee and Prostate Cancer

Coffee and Prostate Cancer It’s nine a.m. on a Tuesday morning. The eight hour work day is waiting for you. You’re still feeling groggy, exhausted and restless. Right about now is when you’re probably reaching for your first cup of coffee. The familiar aroma of coffee gives you that kick you need to stay awake and […]

Male Genital Deformities: Hypospadias

Male Genital Deformities: Hypospadias Congenital defects or deformities of the urogenital tract may affect any portion of the male or female tract, including the male penis. One commonly seen congenital defect directly involves the way a man urinates, as well as the genital appearance: hypospadias. What is Hypospadias? Hypospadias (hi-poe-SPAY-dee-us) is a birth defect of the […]

New Year Resolution: Sexercise

New Year Resolution: Sexercise Hey folks, Friday’s here again…getting ready to hit the bars and clubs…getting dressed and…Hold on! Seems like as if the Christmas holidays and New Year’s celebrations have left over some extra pounds making it hard to get into those tight jeans… Panic or Not Panic? No worries, you most likely have already made up your new year’s resolution: […]

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