You’ve probably heard of a disease called mesothelioma. This form of cancer is extremely aggressive, and is often unresponsive to traditional treatment methods. And since mesothelioma typically affects men, understanding this disease is crucial to men’s health and well-being. The following is an in-depth look at mesothelioma, which includes everything you need to know about...Continue reading
Men and the Flu: Are We Really the Stronger Sex?
The image of the sniffling, sneezing man, wrapped in a bathrobe, and being waited on by his long-suffering-but-perfectly healthy wife is always good for a few chuckles and snorts about how women are actually the stronger sex. And, although most guys don’t want to admit it, when it comes to fighting off colds, the flu,...Continue reading
Why You Should Consider UV Contacts
We frequently hear about protecting our skin with sunscreen so it doesn’t burn or so we don’t get skin cancer. But, we don’t hear the same advice about protecting our eyes from the same problems. Luckily, sunglasses block ultraviolet (UV) rays and even some contacts have UV protection. So, why don’t we hear about them...Continue reading
Action Video Games Help Kids Learn
Could action video games like Call of Duty be better for kids (and adults) than calmer, more wholesome games like The Sims? Well, according to new research from the University of Rochester, the answer is an enthusiastic Yes. “Prior research by our group and others has shown that action gamers excel at many tasks. In...Continue reading
Welcome Home!
I was just about to leave the office for the day and take my leisurely bicycle ride home when my nurse Anna jumped in front of me, half smiling, and said “You really should call Mr. S before you go.” “Can it wait till tomorrow?” “Not really.” “Well, OK.” Come to find out Mr. S was tied...Continue reading
Playing Politics with HPV–Again
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the vast majority of a number of cancers are attributed to HPV. For girls, these include cancer of the cervix or anus (over 90%), vagina and throat (over 75%). Boys are also just as susceptible to anal and throat cancers, plus HPV causes nearly two...
8 Tips To Have A Healthy Hanukkah
1. Replace dairy with dairy-free or plant-based products a. Soy, almond, hazelnut, coconut milk: Rich in calcium and proteins b. Rich in calcium, proteins, vitamins and minerals c. Can help protect against heart disease d. Less fat and calories 2. Bake instead of fry a. i.e. Latkes, sufganiyots (doughnuts) b. Use less oil and/or use...Continue reading
Broccoli May Help Fight Cancer
The human immune system is an amazing thing. At its most basic level, the immune system tries to remove things from your body that don’t belong there. That’s how it’s able to fight off infections and diseases. But some cancers have the ability to disguise themselves to keep the immune system from recognizing them. As...Continue reading
Measure Twice, Cut Once
The case of the year is an actual patient of The Turek Clinic (identity protected). They hailed from Cairo, Egypt. Maybe it was a karma-thing but, as a couple, they were as gracious and timeless as the nearby Giza pyramids. They were also desperate to have children and exhausted by what they had gone through for his diagnosis of azoospermia....Continue reading
Statin Drugs May Save Your Life—Even After You Quit Taking Them
The benefits of taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are very clear: reduced risk of heart attack and stroke (of course you should never take statins or any other prescription medication without consulting with our provider first). New research indicates that men in their late 40s and early 50s who take statins for five years may enjoy...Continue reading