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…
By MATTHEW HOLT If health policy wonks believe anything it’s that primary care is a good thing. In theory we should all have strong relationships with our primary care doctors.…
This forgotten mineral is having a moment. In the world of nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and supplements, magnesium seems to be having a moment. Perhaps it’s long overdue: in many ways,…
National guidelines on prostate cancer screening with the PSA test are set by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). This independent panel of experts in preventive and primary care…
By EMMANUEL ANIMASHAUN The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Star Ratings system represents a cornerstone of quality assessment in Medicare Advantage (MA), designed to empower consumers with transparent…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating disease. Despite decades of research, science has not pinned down causes or discovered highly effective treatments. And while a healthy diet, regular exercise, and…
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