As spring reveals its vibrant blooms, reflecting these bright colors on our plates is a powerful step towards improved health. The compound that pigments fruits and vegetables are called flavonoids. While these are essential to plants for pollination and protection against diseases, these same chemicals have been found to have many health benefits. In particular,...Continue reading
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Prostate’s Early Growth May Reveal Cures for Later Illnesses
For a surgeon who has successfully treated prostate cancer in many thousands of men by removing their prostate gland, the idea that science might one day be able to regenerate this gland using stem cells is a foreign one — and yet highly intriguing. But this advancement is just one of many potential treatments for...Continue reading
Does Fish Oil Increase Prostate Cancer Risk?
Fish oil, which contains the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, has long been touted as beneficial for cardiovascular health, mental health (including depression and Alzheimer’s disease) and arthritis, just to name a few. Now, a new study is reporting that high doses of the compound can increase one’s risk of high-grade prostate cancer. Before...Continue reading
Understanding the New PSA Testing Guidelines
Recently the American Urological Association (AUA) announced new guidelines for prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing. These guidelines were designed to help urologists, and ultimately patients, reduce prostate cancer mortality by making informed screening decisions. These recommendations were based on comprehensive literature reviews and the strength of the existing evidence.
Dr. David Samadi on the Dangers of Excessive Weight
Being overweight poses a very real health risk and should be an issue taken seriously by everyone. As a general guideline a person’s waistline should be their height (in inches) divided by 2, and should be less than 35″ for women and 40″ for men.
Boxers verse Brief—Can your underwear lower your sperm count?
The wish to establish a family is a primal desire; however for 10-15 percent of couples in the United States this may not be possible. Every year over 1.2 million patients seek help in the arena of conception, often frustrated and confused.
Two Flights Of Stairs A Day — The Heart Healthy Prescription For Sex
Heart disease is pervasive in the United States, representing a substantial health concern. Over 17 million Americans have the condition, including 8.5 million people who have had a heart attack. In fact, heart disease is the number one cause of mortality for women. For the many that live with heart disease, questions frequently arise regarding...
Dr. David Samadi Answers Prostate Cancer Questions
I would like to take a moment to answer some common prostate cancer-related questions and remind you about early screening and treatment options. What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the prostate. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system located...Continue reading
Say What? Hearing Loss Increasingly Common In Aging Population
Hearing loss is one of the most common disorders affecting older people: approximately 18 percent of American adults aged 45-64 years, 30 percent of adults aged 65-74 years and 47 percent of adults over age 75 have some degree of hearing impairment.
Is The Cost Of Robotic Surgery Justified?
Dr. David Samadi, robotic prostatectomy pioneer, answers questions about the cost and ultimate value of robotic prostate removal surgery. NEW YORK, NY – Robotic prostate surgery is often favored as the next big thing in prostate cancer treatment, but it’s value is repeatedly called into question. Do the benefits of robotic prostatectomy surgery outweigh the...Continue reading