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Breaking down the walls of this typically “taboo” topic, a current media spotlight on testicular cancer has begun to widely open the conversation for both men and women, about the ...

Addressing the 'Taboo" of Testicular Cancer

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This year, an estimated 18,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with bladder cancer. Though women typically have a lower risk of developing the disease than men, it is still vitally ...

Vitamin D & Bladder Cancer - What's the Connection?

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October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month celebrated its 31st anniversary this year. From legislation on screening and breast cancer prevention initiatives to the countless people who have become ...

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October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month celebrated its 31st anniversary this year. From legislation on screening and breast cancer prevention initiatives to the countless people who have become ...

The Power of Movember

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Fortunately, when it comes to health issues, there are many risk factors you can avoid or improve on by making simple lifestyle changes. Quitting smoking, adopting an exercise routine, and eating ...

S. Adam Ramin M.D. commented on S. Adam Ramin M.D.'s post The Unavoidable Risk Factor: Being a Woman

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Fortunately, when it comes to health issues, there are many risk factors you can avoid or improve on by making simple lifestyle changes. Quitting smoking, adopting an exercise routine, and eating ...

The Unavoidable Risk Factor: Being a Woman

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As Father’s Day approaches, help encourage the important men in your life to take charge of their urologic health. The best way to do this is by making prevention a priority. This month, cheer him ...

3 Steps for Boosting Your Man's Urological Health

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Even in today’s “Age of Information,” men remain much more reluctant to visit their doctor than women. This news rings true for a number of reasons, but ranking highest on the list has something ...

Minding the 'Macho Man' in Your Life

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Ladies, we have covered a number of male health issues in my blog, but one topic remains the most sensitive for men – Low Testosterone (Low T). Most men mistakenly measure healthy testosterone ...

S. Adam Ramin M.D. commented on S. Adam Ramin M.D.'s post Turning Silence Into Action When it Comes to Low T

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Ladies, we have covered a number of male health issues in my blog, but one topic remains the most sensitive for men – Low Testosterone (Low T). Most men mistakenly measure healthy testosterone ...

Turning Silence Into Action When it Comes to Low T

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When it comes to seeking treatment for certain medical conditions, I know some symptoms can be easier to discuss with a health care provider than others. As a urologist who diagnoses and treats ...

Ladies - Don't Ignore Pelvic Pain

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Most of us have done it – some more than once. You come down with an illness that perhaps includes a few symptoms you’ve never experienced before and what do you do? You “page Dr. Google” and ...

Exercise Caution When Paging "Dr. Google"

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Sometimes, celebrity news is a benefit to us physicians, especially when it comes to sensitive health topics. The recent circumstances surrounding a famous NBA player and his perilous use of ...

Understanding the Dangers of Herbal Sexual Health Supplements

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Recently, I have had the opportunity to speak with some major media outlets regarding kidney health, specifically as it relates to kidney failure and the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the ...

Kidney Failure: Understanding the Truth

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I know it can be an uncomfortable topic to discuss among friends. Believe it or not it's even tough for some patients to discuss it with their trusted physicians. But understanding your urinary ...

What Your Urine May Be Telling You

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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month which makes it a great time to dive deeper into the discussion about prostate cancer with men and with the women who love them. When it comes to this ...

Understanding Prostate Cancer - 7 Risk Factors

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Disturbing news emerged this month as the result of a recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health: Less than one percent of people who are obese today will be able to attain or ...

Obesity, Women and Kidney Cancer Risk

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If my medical specialty of Urology were to be compared to Major League Baseball, then my ‘World Series’ would be the Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association. At this event, some of ...

Can Frequent (and SAFE) Sex Reduce a Man's Prostate Cancer Risk?

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Plenty of men in America believe some significant untruths about prostate cancer. You can help to educate them with accurate information. Let’s take a closer look at the most common myths about ...

5 Prostate Cancer Myths - BUSTED!

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When it comes to the health of the men in your life, you’re probably aware of the conditions that are most likely to affect their well-being – like heart disease and prostate and lung cancers. But ...

4 Lesser Known Conditions that Affect Men's Health

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“Diet” is sometimes seen as a nasty four-letter-word to us Americans. It brings to mind ideas about restricted access to foods we love and increased consumption of “boring” foods we don’t. But in ...

Eating Well for Your Urological Health

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Most people understand the importance of making their health a priority, but sometimes, talking to a doctor about what ails you can be uncomfortable. Many would agree that seeking medical ...

4 "Down There" Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

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Many women will experience a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) at some point in their lives. In fact, it is reported that UTIs are responsible for 8.1 million visits to physicians’ offices per year. ...

The ABCs of UTIs

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It’s that time again. The beginning of a new year – a time when many of us resolve to do better for our health, our lives and our relationships. Ladies, it probably doesn't shock you to know that ...

Resolving ED - A New Year's Resolution for the Man in Your Life

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Another November is well under way and the celebratory spirit of this season seems to grow stronger each day. Many of you readers are likely fine-tuning details for a Thanksgiving gathering, and ...

"Movember" is for the Ladies Too

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“What’s for dinner?” You sigh, open the kitchen cupboard, survey your options, and grab the package of pasta and jar of tomato sauce with a shrug. If you’re lucky, you've got some ground turkey ...

This Dinnertime Staple May Be an Undercover Cancer-Fighter

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One of the greatest things about being a doctor in today’s media and Internet-savvy world is that I can fairly easily get the word out about health conditions that people should be aware of. One ...

Give THESE Important Organs the Love They Deserve

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Ladies, many of you know about the multiple advantages of incorporating exercise into your daily life. Not only can you look great when you commit to it, but you can also reduce your blood ...

Gentlemen: Be active. Stay Sexy.

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A new study recently discussed at the American Urological Association annual meeting highlights a potentially frightening finding about bladder cancer that all women need to be aware of. As far as ...

Bladder Cancer and Women - Why Diagnosis Comes at Later Stages for Some

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In writing this article, I realize the message is being delivered to a community of women – but it is vitally important. And because you are great communicators, my hope is that you will help ...

Why Determining Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer is Critical to Men's Survival

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It’s National Nutrition Month and the perfect time to talk about an important topic – cancer. Did you know that a healthy diet containing specific foods can actually help you prevent certain types ...

5 Foods that Fight Cancer

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It’s beautiful news. The cancer death rate in the United States has seen a steady decline for nearly two decades, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS) in its latest Cancer Statistics, ...

US Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop - Why Should YOU Remain Vigilant?

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When you get a quote for the repair of a home plumbing issue or mechanical maintenance on a vehicle, do you find yourself “shopping” around for more than one estimate? Many people do and most ...

4 Tips on Becoming an EXPERT Patient

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If you have a close, aging man in your life, chances are great that he has begun to experience some loss of muscle mass, loss of libido and lower energy levels than he has been previously ...

What YOU Should Know About Testosterone Replacement Therapy

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Over the years, obesity has been linked to many types of cancer, from esophageal and pancreas to breast, thyroid and others. Though there is a multitude of studies suggesting links between these ...

Obesity and Prostate Cancer - Frightening Connections

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September is “Prostate Cancer Awareness Month,” usually a time when I'd be speaking to men about the importance of prostate screenings. But I'd like to take this time to talk to you, the women who ...

Your Prostate Cancer Questions: Answered

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Men who suffer from physical problems with sexual function rarely enjoy discussing them, which can make the condition frustrating and confusing for their partners too. But couples who have ...

Could THIS Be the Answer to Your Man's Sexual Performance Problems

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What is Pelvic Prolapse? The way the uterus, bladder and rectum are all arranged around the vaginal canal leaves these organs susceptible to prolapse, a condition characterized by weakening of ...

Important Considerations in the Treatment of Pelvic Prolapse

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Ladies, June is Men’s Health Month, and there’s no better time than now to get the important men in your life thinking about their prostate health and screenings – a topic that can sometimes be ...

About Men's Health and Prostate Cancer Screening

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Robotic surgery is a technique in which a surgeon performs a particular procedure through the use of a computer system that remotely controls very small instruments attached to a robot. It might ...

Is Robotic Surgery Right For You?

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There is much in the news today questioning the effectiveness of robotic surgery. From gynecologic procedures to heart surgery, many people have questions about whether the pros outweigh the cons ...

Robotic Surgery - Experience Matters

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" I drink to your health when I'm with you, I drink to your health when I'm alone, I drink to your health so often, I'm starting to worry about my own!" Just as many Irish drinking toasts ...

The Dangers of Drinking Too Much Alcohol on St. Patrick's Day (Or Any Other Day)

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These days it seems as if we all simply cannot get enough salt in our diets. However, despite our insatiable cravings for this popular condiment, too much sodium in our diets can cause excess ...

S. Adam Ramin M.D. commented on S. Adam Ramin M.D.'s post The Salty Truth About The American Diet

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These days it seems as if we all simply cannot get enough salt in our diets. However, despite our insatiable cravings for this popular condiment, too much sodium in our diets can cause excess ...

The Salty Truth About The American Diet

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When it comes to female health concerns, most women are categorically tough. Many of you have borne children, conquered menstrual cramps on a monthly basis and expertly tackled a host of ...

4 Urological Health Signs You Should NEVER Ignore

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New Year's Resolutions. Most Americans make them. The list-toppers usually include general health goals like losing weight, eating a better diet and exercising more often. Well this year, I have a ...

Remembering Your Urological Health This New Year

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If you or a loved one is facing prostate cancer, you may have become interested in (or confused by) the recent debate over whether early treatment or watchful waiting is the best course of action. ...

Prostate Cancer: Deciding Between Watchful Waiting and Early Treatment

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As a urologist, I most often see patients with kidney conditions well after their symptoms have presented and the damage as a result, has progressed. Although this fact comes with the territory of ...

S. Adam Ramin M.D. commented on S. Adam Ramin M.D.'s post Limit These 5 Foods For Better Kidney Health

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As a urologist, I most often see patients with kidney conditions well after their symptoms have presented and the damage as a result, has progressed. Although this fact comes with the territory of ...

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As a urologist, I most often see patients with kidney conditions well after their symptoms have presented and the damage as a result, has progressed. Although this fact comes with the territory of ...

Limit These 5 Foods For Better Kidney Health