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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…