Updated for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, September 2024! Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is an enzyme secreted by the prostate gland, a small walnut-shaped organ surrounding the urethra in the lower urinary tract. PSA is produced in small amounts in the blood of men with healthy prostates, but an elevated PSA may signal the presence of prostate […]
Erectile dysfunction is a concern that affects many men in midlife and later. Erectile dysfunction is not normal at any age. There are several reasons possible reasons for new onset or worsening erectile dysfunction, but the most common revolves around the occlusion of the penile arteries, resulting from plaque deposits sticking to their walls. If […]
Although kidney stones are rarely life threatening, they might not feel like it. In fact, they can be extremely painful. Here is some basic information about this condition, along with possible treatment options. What Are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are small deposits that form on the insides of the kidneys when urine becomes too concentrated, […]
