As men age the risk of prostate problems increase dramatically, particularly after the age of 65 years old.  The prostate can play a direct role in the quality of life and overall health, which is why it is so important to maintain a healthy diet rich in certain vitamins and minerals.  In this article we will discuss different ways a man can improve the quality of prostate health through the use of vitamins and mineral supplements. &nb ...

What is the prostate gland? The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. It resembles the walnut in the size and shape and is located below the urinary bladder (the organ which collects urine). The prostate gland is mainly responsible for the production of the milky fluid known as semen which carries the sperms.   What are the most common prostate problems? The prostate gland generally undergoes age related changes. I ...

The prostate gland in males is known to control the release of urine from the bladder and is also responsible for the secretion of seminal fluid. Prostate cancer is considered as one of the most common cancer in the US where it affects about one in every six men. The incidence of prostate cancer is much higher in men between the age group of 60-90 years. Prostate cancer results in varied symptoms that may range from painful urination to appearanc ...

Vasectomy is a minor operation that lasts about 30 minutes, and results in male sterilization. The whole procedure is usually done at a doctor's office or a clinic, and the patient is awake during the surgery. You may have heard about a special method called no-scalpel vasectomy. This procedure is also possible, and it was originally developed in China. The doctor doesn't use a scalpel at all, because after the anesthetic is injected, he pierces ...

A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum, the bag of skin that holds the testicles. It isn't a rare condition because latest researches show that up to 1 in 5 men have a varicocele. For infertile males, the figure is higher — about 40 percent. Varicoceles are the most common cause of low sperm production and decreased sperm quality, although not all varicoceles affect sperm production. They usually occur in the left te ...