Prostatectomy refers to a surgical removal of the entire or part of the prostate gland. The procedure is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. In fact, in 60% of prostate cancer cases, patients have to undergo this treatment. (more…)

Statistics place the percentage of women who suffer noticeable symptoms of PMS at 60%. Furthermore, surveys indicate that one out of three women who suffer PMS end up in hospital wards, psychiatric institutions and even in prison. (more…)

While the human brain cannot be described as being half as quick and productive as that of a computer even in the vaguest terms, it nevertheless works in a way that is twice as fascinating. (more…)

Statistics show that 50% of all men and 25% of all women suffer from hair loss by the time they reach 50 years old. This hair loss often results in baldness, referred to as alopecia in medical circles. Another 2% of the population develops spot baldness also known as alopecia areata. These two types of baldness may also occur because of health conditions such as HIV/AIDS, hypothyroidism, and malnutrition. Chemotherapy treatment may also cause alopecia as a side effect. Other known causes include radiation therapy, sarcoidosis, lupus erythematosus, and fungal infections. (more…)

Human growth hormone (HGH) is an anabolic hormone that’s naturally secreted by the pituitary gland. This hormone is responsible for cell regeneration as well as growth of healthy human tissues. The level of HGH decreases gradually as men grow older. This results in several nasty side effects including memory loss, loss of energy, hair loss, increased body fat, loss of libido and depression among others. Undergoing HGH therapy significantly boosts men’s energy and enhances their physical abilities. However, this is just one of the numerous positive impacts of this treatment option in men. Here are 4 other benefits of HGH therapy. (more…)

Men suffering from low testosterone which comes with old age are better-off dealing with the physical functions by using the existing medical treatments rather than relying on testosterone therapy, new study advices. (more…)

Counselors helping people to cope with depression recently received a boost with the introduction of a message-based service and an additional funding of $35 million from Silicon Valley investors. Named The Crisis Text Line, the system provides counseling services for people who would rather text than visit a counseling Centre. (more…)