Hormonal changes in a man's aging body can cause the prostate to grow—resulting in urinary problems since the gland is wrapped around the urethra, as seen in this image taken from Asklepios Atlas of ...

An enlarged prostate may cause problems urinating and other symptoms. The prostate gland plays a significant role in the male reproductive system. About the size of a ping-pong ball or walnut, it sits ...

With sustained improvements in lifestyle, disease prevention, and medical therapies, Americans are living longer. By the year 2020, the number of people now over the age of 60 years is expected to ...

Former President Biden recently revealed he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The news may have provoked concern in men with an enlarged prostate. But Dr. Pat ...

A typical prostate is about the size of a walnut, but prostate enlargement is common with age. The prostate is a part of the reproductive system. It’s a small gland positioned in front of the rectum, ...

Half of all men develop enlarged prostates - also called benign prostatic hyperplasia - by the time they're 50 years old. The walnut-sized gland never stops slowly growing. But like the fabled frog in ...

In rare occasions, an enlarged prostate can crowd nearby structures. This can obstructing the bowel, affect bowel movements, and cause constipation. The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who regularly get moderate exercise may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer -- including aggressive, fast-growing tumors, a new study finds. Researchers ...

NICE has said Rezum can be used to treat lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. Rezum works by injecting steam into the prostate to destroy excess tissue. Evidence ...