Prostate Cancer Screening Pros and Cons

Few men talk about the risks and benefits of the PSA test with their doctor

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Follow Us         Featured Many Docs Don't Discuss Prostate Cancer Screening Pros and Cons Fewer than one in three men screened with the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test for prostate cancer talked about the risks and benefits of the test with their doctor. Those findings... Read more ...  News Health Tip: When to Worry About Neck Pain Neck pain may be caused by an injury or the slow degeneration of discs between the vertebrae. So, when should you see a doctor? The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons... Read more ... Exercisers May Have Better Shot of Surviving Heart Attack Maybe this will be the news that finally jolts you off the couch and into an exercise program. A new study suggests that being physically active increases the chances of survival after a... Read more ... Updated Prostate Cancer Test Guidelines Now Stress Patient Choice In a significant shift, a key health advisory panel plans to soften its recommendation against prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening for detecting prostate cancer. In 2012, the... Read more ... Many Americans Don't Know How to Handle High Cholesterol Americans with high cholesterol are well aware of its heart dangers, but many lack the confidence or knowledge to keep it under control, a new survey shows. High cholesterol is a risk factor... Read more ... The Grayer His Hair, the Higher His Heart Risk? Beyond signaling the march of time, gray hair may also point to a higher risk of heart disease for men, new research suggests. But don't panic if you sport silvery locks -- the study only... Read more ... FROM OUR WEBMD SPONSORS     Digestive Discomfort Men's Health Center MedicineNet's Men's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various men's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a man through the stages of his life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home ADVERTISEMENT