Month: September 2023

You’ve probably heard that obesity is considered a U.S. epidemic, from kids through adolescents and adults. It is a major public health concern for middle-aged and older men, who are also at increased risk for prostate cancer (PCa) which is an aging-related disease. According to one report... keep reading

When you think of Sweden—which you probably don’t do often—what springs to mind? Maybe it’s tall blonde people, IKEA, or those cute painted horse carvings. Perhaps you picture Hollywood legends Greta Garbo and Ingrid Bergman, or you recall the cocktail party where the hostess served tasty Swedish meatballs. If you’re a music lover, you can keep reading

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) has boomed with countless applications in virtually every field of technology and learning, medicine is also benefitting. A branch of AI called Deep Learning (DL) is modeled after the layers of neural networks involved in the brain’s learning processes. By layering algorithms, to process data, DL mimics how the brain thinks, keep reading

I had a grammar school buddy whose elderly Grandma Bess lived with his family. She was spry and alert, and always interested in the latest appliances, gadgets, etc. Her word for them was newfangled. “My, my,” she would wonder, “What won’t they think of next?” When it comes to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Grandma Bess would keep reading

If you’ve been diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer, chances are your doctor has said you may be a candidate for Active Surveillance (AS). The National Cancer Institute defines AS as a cancer management strategy to avoid or delay treatments with side effect risks. It “involves closely watching a patient’s condition but not giving any treatment keep reading

Dr. Brawley holds an important position as the chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society. As a practicing oncologist, he is considered a world cancer expert, and he is the author of “How We Do Harm: A Doctor Breaks Ranks About Being Sick In America.” So when Dr. Brawley speaks out, he’s worth listening to... keep reading

It’s estimated that 52%, or 18 million American men aged 40 –70 years, are affected with some degree of erectile dysfunction (ED). The incidence of both diabetes and ED increases as men age, especially over age 45. ED itself is a common complication of type 2 diabetes due to a combination of several factors including... keep reading

As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. However, a common over-the-counter product, the humble aspirin, may help keep the urologist away by helping prevent prostate cancer... keep reading

We all know that fitness is important. Why? A new study shows that people who are in shape live longer than those who are not. In fact, even if you never smoked in your life, if you are a couch potato you have about the same risk of early death as if you are a smoker! keep reading