Dr. Robert Nadler answers the question: 'What Is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and how is BPH treated? Answer: BHP, or benign ...

Drug Used for Enlarged Prostate Tied to High Glaucoma Risk The use of alpha-blockers for benign prostatic hyperplasia is tied to an increased risk of developing acute angle-closure glaucoma, a study ...

The prostate is a small organ that sits under the bladder in men, and provides a nourishing fluid that helps transport sperm. It often enlarges as men age, most commonly as benign tissue growth — ...

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 ...

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. But prostate enlargement affects even more men- about half of all men over age 50 and up to 90 percent of men over age 80. This condition, ...

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, is common in men over 50, causing frequent urination and discomfort. While not dangerous, early detection is crucial to prevent complications ...

Research supports that both finasteride and dutasteride help treat hair loss, particularly when caused by androgenetic ...

Using 5α- reductase inhibitors was not associated with increased suicide risk in a group of older men but risks for self-harm and depression were increased during the 18 months after medication ...

PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a substance naturally produced in prostate tissue. A small amount of PSA regularly sneaks into the bloodstream, and low blood concentration is considered ...