Men's Health


What’s a ‘Coronary Calcium Score’ and Who...

Calcium usually has a good reputation as an important element in building strong, dense bones. But calcium is also a contributing factor in atherosclerosis, a...

February 6, 2017 / 2 min read


Saving Your Vision From Glaucoma

It’s not exactly a scientific analogy, but ophthalmologist Aarup Kubal, M.D., likes to compare glaucoma to clogged pipes. “When I talk to patients, I describe...

January 31, 2017 / 3 min read


Your Gallbladder and What To Do With...

Indigestion, heartburn or pain in the upper-right side of your stomach. You may feel one or more of these after eating a big meal or something spicy....

January 19, 2017 / 2 min read


Roundup: Weekend-Only Exercise Does a Body Good;...

If the only time you can find to exercise is the weekend and you’re feeling guilty about it – stop fretting. New research says weekend...

January 13, 2017 / 3 min read


What Exactly is ‘Internal Medicine’?

Many Americans resolve to get a long-overdue checkup at the start of the new year. But they might be confused as to which one of...

January 10, 2017 / 3 min read


12 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

Whether it’s the 12 Days of Christmas, eight days and nights of Hanukkah, seven days of Kwanza or times of other year-end holidays you’re celebrating,...

December 23, 2016 / 4 min read


Think Before You Drink at Holiday Gatherings...

Whether it's an official office holiday party or a celebration with family and friends, avoiding excessive alcohol consumption can save you from embarrassme and protect...

December 20, 2016 / 4 min read


Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery

While many of us are engrossed in the hustle and bustle of holiday celebrations and gift buying, some people are getting ready to have an...

December 7, 2016 / 1 min read


Screenings Aim to Reduce HIV, Hep-C Infection...

To meet the community’s needs, and based on revised recommendations issued by the CDC, Homestead Hospital started a routine HIV, Hep C screening program earlier...

December 1, 2016 / 3 min read


3D Printing Helps Improve Patients’ Cardiac and...

When Mel Dick, age 80, had a minimally invasive procedure to treat an aneurysm in his left leg earlier this year, he never thought he’d...

November 28, 2016 / 2 min read