August 3, 2012
What is Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)? PSA is a substance produced by the prostate and released into a man’s blood. Healthy men usually have low amounts […]
September 3, 2012
What is Testosterone? Testosterone is a sex hormone produced in males in the testes and in females in the ovaries. It’s the hormone responsible for male […]
September 27, 2012
What is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a small shaped gland that is located in the neck near the Adam’s apple. The gland has several functions […]
January 9, 2013
The most common reason men seek testosterone therapy is waning sexual desire or performance. However, when tested, more than 25% of the men had normal testosterone […]
May 23, 2013
If you want to take control of your health, save money and get answers quickly, know that you can order your own blood laboratory test via […]
May 28, 2013
Source: Well Source Newsletter Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. In the United States, an estimated 241,740 new cases of prostate cancer will […]
July 21, 2014
The medical journal Menopause shows that Androgel, a gel containing the male hormone, testosterone, improves well-being, mood, and sexual function in premenopausal women with low libido […]
July 25, 2014
TSH and T4 levels alone are unreliable markers of tissue thyroid levels. Many individuals who report symptoms associated with hypothyroidism have normal TSH and T4 levels. […]
July 16, 2015
Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the testes are not producing enough testosterone. You have seen the commercials during sports broadcasts: “Do you suffer from […]
August 9, 2015
There are hundreds (if not thousands!) of reasons why your healthcare provider might order blood tests for you. Abnormal hormone levels, vitamin deficiencies, diseases, and more […]
October 1, 2018
Stress can be responsible for some health issues you may be having such as constant migraines, reduced productivity, and even insomnia. Many don’t understand the toll […]
October 29, 2018
When under a lot of stress How Stress can Affect your Health, you may be very forgetful and disorganized, but have you ever wondered if there […]
November 19, 2018
With summer officially gone, the beginning of fall means cooler temperatures, and often times people think you do not have to wear sunscreen any other time […]
November 27, 2018
The use of prescription medicine has increased over the years. Likewise, the use of generic drugs has increased versus their brand name counterparts. In fact, about […]
December 3, 2018
Why it is important to check your Hemoglobin A1C levels if you are a diabetic: If you are diabetic, you know that it is crucial to […]
December 10, 2018
Importance of Zinc for your health: Zinc is one of the most important minerals necessary for your overall health. Zinc has many functions in your body […]
December 27, 2018
Should You be Eating More Fermented Foods? Fermented foods have many health benefits and you might want to start incorporating them in your diet. Fermented foods […]
January 7, 2019
Should you be taking probiotic supplements?Probiotic supplements are becoming more and more popular among consumers, as many of them claim they promote digestive balance, help one […]
January 22, 2019
The relationship between diet and prostate cancer Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Although the five-year survival rate for prostate cancer is nearly […]
January 28, 2019
What is the Pancreas? The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the duodenum, the very first part of the small intestine. […]