This Gene May Be The Key To Controlling Aging and Cancer
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This Gene May Be The Key To Controlling Aging and Cancer

Two of the health issues that worry people most–aging and cancer–both involve inflammation, and scientists have known for years that these three factors are interrelated. Now researchers at New York University School of Medicine have discovered a single gene that controls aging, inflammation and cancer, which the principal investigator Robert J. Schneider, PhD, associate director…

Overactive Bladder Treatment with Botox Gets FDA Approval
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Overactive Bladder Treatment with Botox Gets FDA Approval

An overactive bladder treatment with botox recently received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Individuals who experience a leaky bladder not helped by anticholinergic drugs can now be prescribed Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA). This is not the first time Botox gained FDA approval. In 2011, Botox was approved for urinary incontinence associated with nerve damage,…

Understanding Surgery for Urinary Incontinence
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Understanding Surgery for Urinary Incontinence

Surgery for urinary incontinence is rarely necessary to treat overactive bladder. However, if your symptoms are seriously disrupting your quality of life and you have not responded to other treatments for incontinence, your doctor may recommend one of the following surgical procedures, depending on the type of urinary incontinence you have. Sacral nerve stimulation Sacral…

Can Uva Ursi Treat Urinary Tract Infections In Men?
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Can Uva Ursi Treat Urinary Tract Infections In Men?

Uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva ursi), also known as bearberry, is an herb that possesses antibacterial properties, which are attributed to the glycosides arbutin and methylarbutin. This herb has a long history of use as a remedy for urinary tract and other bladder-related infections. When the glycosides are ingested, they are transformed in the intestinal tract…

Older Adults Need More Vitamin D To Prevent Mobility Problems
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Older Adults Need More Vitamin D To Prevent Mobility Problems

As people get older, one major concern is the decline in physical function, including mobility problems and an increased risk of disability. Researchers from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center believe older adults need more vitamin D to help prevent these physical limitations, which can in turn have a significant negative impact on quality of life. A…

Men’s Balls Explained: Saggy Balls, Low Hanging Balls & Scrotum Changes
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Men’s Balls Explained: Saggy Balls, Low Hanging Balls & Scrotum Changes

Why Do Men’s Balls Hang So Low? A man’s testicles move throughout the day within the scrotum in order to maintain optimal temperatures to create more sperm. When testicular temperature is too high, healthy sperm cannot be made. Testicles “drop” within the scrotum and hang further from the body to maintain a cooler temperature. When…