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sleep and hormonal health

The Link Between Sleep and Hormonal Health

If sleep is a problem, your hormones could be the cause. Getting enough good-quality sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it plays a vital role in your hormonal balance. For both men and women, poor sleep can disrupt key hormones that regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, mood, immunity, and even aging. Sleep and hormones are… Read more

Navigating the Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatments A Practical Guide for Patients

By Dr. David Samadi Prostate cancer remains one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers among men. Thanks to advances in medical technology, treatment outcomes have improved significantly, offering patients better survival rates and quality of life. However, these treatments—while often lifesaving—can bring a range of side effects that vary depending on the method used. This… Read more

Osteoporosis and Prostate Cancer

How Prostate Cancer and Its Treatments Can Weaken Bones – What Men Need to Know

By Dr. David Samadi Over the years, we’ve made remarkable progress in treating prostate cancer. Thanks to earlier detection and better therapies, survival rates continue to climb—even for men with advanced disease. But as we extend lives, a new challenge emerges: how to protect quality of life, especially when it comes to bone health. Many… Read more

Prostate Cancer Patients Die

What Most Men with Prostate Cancer Will Actually Die From (and What You Can Do About It)

By Dr. David Samadi Prostate cancer is a common cancer that 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with during their lifetime. More than 3.3 million men in the United States are currently living with it. While hearing the words “you have prostate cancer” can be alarming, the good news is that the majority of… Read more

Acute Prostatitis

When Infection Strikes: What Every Man Should Know About Acute Prostatitis

By Dr. David Samadi If you’re a man experiencing sudden pelvic pain, burning when you pee, or flu-like symptoms, don’t brush it off—your prostate could be inflamed. Acute prostatitis is a condition you need to know about, mainly because it often shows up fast and hits hard. Let’s break it down. What Is Acute Prostatitis?… Read more