The prostate gland, though small, plays a crucial role in men’s health. Located below the bladder, this walnut-sized organ often goes unnoticed until problems arise. Medical experts emphasize that ...

Jairam Eswara, MD, FACS, is a nationally recognized urology specialist and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He’s the Chair of the Department of Urology at Tufts Medical Center and an ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight men will get diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. What's ...

A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a way to check for signs of prostate cancer. For this exam a physician inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to: Feel your prostate gland Assess the ...

Prostate health remains a crucial topic that many men avoid discussing, even with close family members. Early screenings can make a significant difference in detecting issues before they become severe ...

Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, which is generally the shape and size ...

Essence: David Miller, associate dean of academic affairs and student services, explained the importance of Black men having access to prostate exams, as well as the anxiety men have about such ...

Screenings for prostate cancer and other preventive medical care have been down in the U.S. since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lack of recommended testing is increasingly resulting in more ...

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, a new study identified a group of men at much higher risk of dying from prostate cancer. Researchers found that skipping ...

Marlon McKnight, a 44-year-old man living in Orlando, has never had a prostate screening and is not looking forward to getting one done. McKnight’s primary care provider has told him he needs to ...