Tag: men's health

A DEXA scan is a quick, painless test that measures bone density, helps detect osteoporosis early, and assesses your risk for future fractures. Find out if you should get one.

Surgery for prostate cancer can cause incontinence for some men. Here’s what men should know about the problem, including how to manage it and information about a new clinical trial hoping to ...

UR Medicine’s Michael Scharf, MD, explains how ADHD symptoms vary from childhood to adulthood and shares the best ways to seek diagnosis and treatment as an adult.

If you struggle to manage your weight in winter, you’re not alone. UR Medicine experts explain why winter weight loss can feel more challenging — and what you can do to stay healthy through the ...

The national shortage of primary care physicians is an ongoing concern and a new study in the Annals of Family Medicine underscores how urgent the problem is and where the biggest pain point lies: in ...

PFAS are potentially harmful chemicals found in common, everyday products and drinking water. Researchers at URMC study the impacts PFAS have on our health and share what they know.

Scientists showed important changes in blood work, and are doing further studies to discover if a plant-based diet can slow cancer growth.

March Madness isn't just a great time of year for basketball; it's also a prime season for vasectomies.

It’s easy to put off routine health screenings—but do you really want to roll the dice with your health? Schedule your appointments now with a UR Medicine provider to take control of your well-being.

When facing serious illness, understanding the distinctions between palliative and hospice care can help you make informed choices that prioritize comfort, dignity and overall well-being.