Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as enlarged prostate, is a common condition that affects many men as they age. In fact, about one in four men experience symptoms related to BPH by age 55, and half of men encounter such symptoms by age 75. An enlarged prostate can constrict the urethra, typically causing urinary symptoms such as ..read more

Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a vital tool for understanding the causes of infertility and other reproductive health problems. This minimally invasive procedure provides insight into the health of the uterus and fallopian tubes, helping doctors identify issues that could impact fertility. In this article, we’ll explore how HSG works, what to expect, and potential risks of the procedure ..read more

A breast cancer diagnosis can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming, but you don’t have to make this journey alone. Numerous support networks and resources are available to help you navigate the emotional and psychological impact of the disease, treatment, and recovery. Below, we provide information about and links to a variety of resources and groups where you can find emotional support, financial assistance, medical information, and more ..read more

There are many different types of breast cancer. Many breast cancer tumors—around 70% to 80%—have receptors for hormones like estrogen and progesterone. These receptors bind to their respective hormones, helping the tumor to grow. Because of this, hormonal therapies are often used to combat these types of tumors. Hormone therapy uses drugs to slow or prevent the growth of hormone-sensitive tumors by either blocking the body’s ability to produce a specific hormone (typically estrogen) or by interfering with its effects on breast cancer cells ..read more

Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer death among women—second only to lung cancer. Approximately 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer rates have been increasing slightly in recent years, and experts estimate that in 2024, more than 300,000 women and approximately 2,800 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. The good news is that diagnosing breast cancer early dramatically improves a patient’s chances of survival, and technological advancements have increased our ability to detect breast cancers at their earliest stages. In this a ..read more

X-ray imaging is a crucial diagnostic tool that provides valuable insights into a wide range of medical conditions. Because X-rays use ionizing radiation, however, it’s important to consider the possible health risks of X-ray procedures, including CT and fluoroscopy exams. In this article, we’ll discuss factors that influence X-ray safety, questions to ask your health care providers, and tips for minimizing risk ..read more

Body mass index (BMI) is widely used to determine whether someone is over or underweight. For many people, it can provide a reasonable indication of this; however, BMI has several limitations. Because it is calculated using no more information than a person’s height and weight, it provides no actual insight into body composition. Understanding how your weight impacts your health requires information about the relative proportions of fat, bone, and muscle in the body ..read more

Fertility issues, including difficulty conceiving and recurrent pregnancy loss, can have many different causes. Doctors often order a variety of tests in the effort to learn why a patient has trouble getting or staying pregnant. These can include blood tests, genetic screening, biopsy, and imaging tests such as sonohysterography or hysterosalpingography (HSG). In this article, we’ll explore how HSG works, how it can help to identify the cause of fertility issues, and what to expect if you undergo this test ..read more

A Groundbreaking Discovery On November 8, 1895, physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays—streams of electrons that were first observed in 1859 by two other German physicists, Julius Plücker and Johann Wilhelm Hittorf. During his experiment, he noticed a glow appear on a screen that was nine feet away, although he had shielded the tube he was using to produce the rays with thick black cardboard. Investigation of this strange phenomenon led to the discovery of a previously unknown form of radiation that could penetrate solid objects. He named this newly discovered r ..read more

An analysis of your body composition can provide valuable information about your health. Various methods of body composition analysis (BCA) assess the content of fat, muscle, and bone in a person’s body. Many modern scales and even wearable devices provide body composition data, including estimates of the amounts of fat, muscle, bone, and water present.   Often, the goal of BCA is to determine whether a person has too much or too little fat in the body, putting them at risk for various conditions like cardiovascular issues, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, and heightened susceptibility to inf ..read more