Matthew Solan

Men with high prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels often get a biopsy of prostate tissue to check for cancer. The results are calculated to create a Gleason score. Based on the score, doctors may...

Prediabetes can lead to cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and fatty liver disease. Controlling blood pressure, lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol, and managing glucose levels with weight ...

Researchers continue to learn about long COVID and its long-term risks. Treatment focuses on individual symptoms. The best protection against long COVID is avoiding COVID infection by getting vacci...

A 2024 study found that practicing 10 minutes of daily mindfulness can ease depression and anxiety and motivate people to adopt healthier lifestyle habits, such as regular exercise and better sleep...

According to a 2024 study, the rapid, irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation is three times more prevalent than previously thought, and now affects an estimated 10.5 million Americans....

Conditions such as erectile dysfunction, gum disease, peripheral artery disease, and urinary tract infections can signal a higher risk for heart attacks and strokes, even though they might seem unr...

In a 2024 study, transperineal prostate biopsies were less likely to cause infections than traditional transrectal biopsies. Transperineal biopsies retrieve tissue samples using a thin needle inser...

Keeping hands clean is a simple way to protect against from colds and flu. Proper handwashing involves using plenty of soap, lukewarm water and taking at least 20 seconds to clean the back of hands...

A 2024 study suggests that men who follow active surveillance for their low-grade prostate cancer may reduce the risk of their cancer becoming more aggressive if they maintain a healthier diet, whi...

Scrotum pain should be checked out, as it's a common symptom of such conditions as infections, twisting (torsion) of a testicle, varicocele (swollen veins), inguinal hernia, hydrocele (fluid buildu...