Prostate Restored
Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko
A blood test called a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test measures the level of PSA in the blood. PSA is a substance made by the prostate. The levels of PSA in the blood can be higher in men who have prostate cancer. The PSA level may also be elevated in other conditions that affect the prostate.
Is peanut butter bad for kidneys? A. According to a study, peanuts contain oxalates, a mineral that can induce the development of kidney stones....
Read More »
Where to Submit Short Stories: 20 Places Accepting Submissions AGNI. ... The Antioch Review. ... The Atlantic. ... Black Warrior Review. ......
Read More »Some men get a PSA test to screen for prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor, learn what is involved, and decide if a PSA test is right for you. Cancer screening means looking for cancer before it causes symptoms. The goal of screening for prostate cancer is to find cancers that may be at high risk for spreading if not treated, and to find them early before they spread. If you are thinking about being screened, learn about the possible benefits and harms of screening, diagnosis, and treatment, and talk to your doctor about your personal risk factors. There is no standard test to screen for prostate cancer. Two tests that are commonly used to screen for prostate cancer are described below.
High levels of stress can lead to a temporary increase in blood pressure. Stress-related habits such as eating more, using tobacco or drinking...
Read More »
Research has shown that it's important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each one has different...
Read More »Water dilutes the urea, so if you're not drinking enough of it, your pee will contain a more concentrated dose of urea—making your urine both a deeper yellow and giving it a heavier ammonia-like smell, he says. If you rehydrate, your pee will usually get lighter and less stinky.
When you look into the bowl, you should see some pale yellow pee—that generally means that your urine is healthy and you’re well hydrated. But how should it smell? Chances are, you don’t give your pee’s odor a second thought. Unless, that is, you notice something suspect wafting up after you take a leak. Most of the time, won’t notice anything at all—urine generally has only a slight ammonia-like smell, if it has one at all. But there are some instances that can cause your pee to reek. Find out what’s behind your pee’s stench, and if you should worry about the funk. When you look into the bowl, you should see some pale yellow pee—that generally means that your urine is healthy and you’re well hydrated. But how should it smell? Chances are, you don’t give your pee’s odor a second thought. Unless, that is, you notice something suspect wafting up after you take a leak. Most of the time, won’t notice anything at all—urine generally has only a slight ammonia-like smell, if it has one at all. But there are some instances that can cause your pee to reek. Find out what’s behind your pee’s stench, and if you should worry about the funk.
Research has found that a diet primarily consisting of meat or dairy products can increase the risk of prostate enlargement and cancer. This is...
Read More »
On average, couples have sex 78 times from the time they decide to start trying to the time they get a positive sign on a pregnancy test. Those 78...
Read More »
It not only has several health benefits; it also aids in weight loss. Ashwagandha is a natural antioxidant, which improves overall health. These...
Read More »
Sleeping on the left side is the best sleeping position for hypertension because it relieves blood pressure on blood vessels that return blood to...
Read More »