Cancer
What We Know About Milk Thistle And Prostate Cancer Prevention – Health Digest
Mstudioimages/Getty Images As men get older, their risk of prostate cancer significantly increases. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among men, affecting 1 in 8, according to the American Cancer Society. More than half of prostate cancer diagnoses occur in men over 65. Although […]
What Happens To Your Risk Of Prostate Cancer When You Get An STI – Health Digest
Maskot/Getty Images Getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) can be an embarrassing secret, but more people get an STI during their lifetime than you might realize. Planned Parenthood says that 50% of sexually active people will contract an STI before the age of 25. If that doesn’t convince […]
Why Men Over 50 Should Be Concerned About Breast Cancer – Health Digest
Momo Productions/Getty Images Breast cancer is typically associated with women, but Yale Medicine says 1% of breast cancer diagnoses are men. Men have breast tissue as well, so tumors can develop within these glandular, connective, and fatty tissues. Men might not notice changes in their breast tissue, especially […]
The 7 Warning Signs Of Bone Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore – Health Digest
Momo Productions/Getty Images Although it is rare, bone cancer is a serious health concern that affects thousands of people annually. In 2024 alone, there were 3,970 new diagnoses among both adults and children in the United States (per American Cancer Society). Primary forms of this disease that originate in […]
Michael Richard’s Secret Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Explained – Health Digest
Michael Mattes/Shutterstock Although the world may know him as Cosmo Kramer, Jerry Seinfeld’s quirky neighbor on “Seinfeld,” his name is actually Michael Richards. He’s also, as we now know, a cancer survivor. In May, Richards sat down with People to promote his upcoming memoir, “Entrances and Exits,” where […]
Warning Signs A Man’s Erectile Dysfunction Is Actually Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
R Photography Background/Shutterstock As the second most common cancer among men and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men, prostate cancer is definitely something that everyone with a prostate over the age of 65 should be discussing with their doctor. Although prostate cancer is a relatively slow-growing cancer […]
Honey Might Have An Unexpected Effect On This Common Type Of Cancer – Health Digest
Mixetto/Getty Images Honey adds that subtle touch of sweetness to your tea, toast, or pancakes. A little honey with lemon can help soothe a sore throat. Athletes like honey as a quick source of pre-workout energy to power through tough workouts. Unlike sugar, honey has a host of […]
The Low-Calorie Snack That Can Fill You Up And Reduce Your Risk Of Prostate Cancer – Health Digest
Andreypopov/Getty Images Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate gland. According to the Mayo Clinic, this small, walnut-shaped gland creates seminal fluid to protect sperm and aid in their transport. It’s not known what causes prostate cancer, but being older, being Black, having […]
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Believe Baking Soda Can Help Prevent Cancer – Health Digest
Helin Loik-tomson/Getty Images A box of baking soda is probably a common staple in your house. A dash of baking soda provides some of the fluff to your baking recipes, and an opened box of baking soda keeps out some of the stink in your refrigerator. In addition, baking […]
Rick Steves’ Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Explained – Health Digest
Rick Kern/Getty Images Travel guide Rick Steves revealed on August 21, 2024, that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The expert in all things Europe delivered the announcement via his social media accounts on Facebook and X. Steves told his followers that he will be having surgery at Fred […]