December 21, 2020

Can You Stop COVID Precautions Once You Get Vaccinated?

It will be tempting for folks to think they can resume a "normal" life after they've received the two-dose course of the COVID-19 vaccine.

December 8, 2020

Radiation Rx for Prostate Cancer Can Cause Financial Pain: Study

People diagnosed with cancer often have many concerns, including "financial toxicity," the hardship and stress associated with the cost of treatment.

November 30, 2020

'Hidden' Prostate Cancer on Biopsy Usually Means Good Outcome: Study

Negative biopsies among early-stage prostate cancer patients who've chosen active surveillance are associated with a low risk of disease progression, but they aren't a sign that their cancer has completely vanished, a new study indicates.

November 21, 2020

Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer May Raise Heart Risks

Hormone therapy can be a lifesaver for men with prostate cancer, but it also appears to put some at increased risk of heart problems, a new study reports.

November 13, 2020

Could Propecia Up Young Men's Suicide Risk?

Young men who consider using the drug Propecia to prevent baldness may be putting themselves at risk for depression and suicide, a new study suggests.

November 10, 2020

AHA News: Fighting Fires Raises Risk for Irregular Heartbeat

Fighting fires comes with many risks. But new research shows there's a new one to consider: increased exposure to fires appears to raise the likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation, or AFib, an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other problems.