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Types Of Prostate Cancer Surgery

Types Of Prostate Cancer Surgery Traditional prostate removal surgery is referred to as radical prostatectomy, during which prostate gland is removed surgically under the influence of general anesthesia. Next to skin cancer the prostate cancer is the most common cancer type reported in America. Based on how aggressive it is, it is classified into 4 […]

Prostate Biopsy – What Should You Know About It?

Prostate Biopsy – What Should You Know About It? Prostate cancer grows and spreads slowly therefore symptoms are likely to appear in the advanced or metastatic stage of cancer. Early diagnosis of prostate cancer can prevent it from spreading to the nearby organs and for this purpose biopsies are done. Procedure Of A Biopsy The procedure […]

Does Vitamin A play A Role In Testosterone Regulation?

Does Vitamin A play A Role In Testosterone Regulation? There is an enzyme in the body that is responsible for converting beta carotene from the dietary carotenoid into vitamin A – the functional form that is used by the body. According to a recent study, the very same enzyme also plays a key role in the […]

Prostate Examination

Prostate Examination After lung cancer, the incidence of prostate cancer is second highest in America. In fact, according to the latest statistics reported by American Cancer Society, one in every seven men is diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their life. Prostate examination or early screening can help reduce the death toll from […]

Menopause, Sleep Deprivation & Sex Life

Menopause, Sleep Deprivation & Sex Life Menopause brings along many changes in the body and troubled sleep is one of them. Adequate sleep is not only important for a healthy life but it also has a great impact on sexual satisfaction. Premenopausal or menopausal women often experience issues associated with sleep such as sleep deprivation, […]

How Does Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) Affect Male Baldness?

How Does Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) Affect Male Baldness? Men are often troubled with onset of premature baldness particularly peculiar male-pattern baldness. Men who are in their 30’s have 30% chance, men who are in their 50’s have 50% risk whereas men who are in their 60’s have 57% chance of developing male- pattern baldness. The root […]

Light Therapy And Prostate Cancer

Light Therapy And Prostate Cancer Light therapy can effectively help out men who have low to medium risk of developing prostate cancer. The evidence to support this theory was attained when phase III clinical trials were conducted. A study conducted on over 400 men with localized traces of prostate cancer showed the effectiveness of a […]

Does Baldness Have Any Relationship With Height?

Does Baldness Have Any Relationship With Height? Researchers speculate that short heighted men are more prone to baldness than taller men. A study based on genetics, conducted by University of Bonn highlights the bond between baldness and height. The study was based on the genetic investigation of about 20,000 men. The collected data indicated that […]

Can Exercise Improve The Quality Of Sperms?

Can Exercise Improve The Quality Of Sperms? A latest research published in the peer-reviewed journal, Reproduction explored the effects of different exercise regimens on the sperm quality. The findings of the study suggest that the hard work of a few months can pay off significantly well in terms of sperm quality. According to latest statistics, […]

Cervical Cancer Screening In Women Over 65 Years

Cervical Cancer Screening In Women Over 65 Years Young women are usually at risk of developing cervical cancer and this serves as a reason to avoid older women for cervical cancer screening as time goes by. Although the guidelines suggest that screening may not be needed for women over 65 with average risk of developing […]

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