Can men hold off on treating recurring prostate cancer?

What happens if PSA levels start rising after surgery or radiation for prostate cancer? Up to a third of men treated for the disease will eventually confront this problem. If…

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Brown and Toland weighs in on the $34.94 Labcorp test. (Part 6) – The Health Care Blog

By MATTHEW HOLT I know you all care, so I am giving a 6th update on the telenovela about my Labcorp bill for $34.95. The very TL:DR summary of where…

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How does prostate cancer treatment affect mental health?

The long-term outlook for men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to improve. About 98% are living for 10 years or more after diagnosis, and the survival rate at 15 years…

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Struggling UnitedHealth Group is a Huge Smoking Black Box – The Health Care Blog

By JEFF GOLDSMITH In mid-April 2025, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported its 1Q25 operating results, including a modest shortfall in expected earnings and lowered its 2025 earnings forecast by 12%. The…

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5 timeless habits for better health

A veritable avalanche of influencers, news headlines, and well-meaning friends and family offer conflicting advice on wellness. If you’re overwhelmed by fads and hype around wellness, read on. Dr. Wynne…

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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

Screening with the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test can detect early-stage prostate cancer while it’s still asymptomatic. But some men are diagnosed with prostate cancer only after symptoms appear. For insights…

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Is your breakfast cereal healthy?

I have a confession: I like cereal. And not just a little. When I was a kid, I’d have ready-to-eat breakfast cereal in the morning and again after dinner as…

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How is PSA used to monitor prostate cancer?

Editor’s note: second of two parts; read part one here. In the first part of our series, we described how PSA is used as a screening tool to help detect…

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Extreme heat endangers older adults: What to know and do

The global rise in temperatures spawns more frequent and intense heat waves. Prolonged or extreme heat poses serious health risks for everyone but is a particular worry for older adults.…

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What is a PSA test and how is it used?

In this two-part series, we’ll describe the PSA test — how it’s used, and how doctors perform next steps in the event of an abnormal reading. Our first post addresses…

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