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'Significant' Cancer Levels Discovered In NY School District, Report Says
A study has found that people living near or who attend school in a New York school district had "significant" higher cancer incidents. The study found the number of residents of all ages living within the Northport-East Northport School District had a "statistically significant," higher rate of cancer, reported ABC 7 Eyewitness News. The types of cancer found in excess included pancreatic cancer, malignant melanoma of the skin, uterine (corpus) cancer, and prostate cancer," the study said. The study also found that people living within the area of Northport Middle School had particularly …
Lifestyle
The 6 Essential Health Exams Every Man Needs
Men in the U.S. are less likely than women to regularly see a doctor for preventive care, research shows. Unfortunately, this often results in men not seeking medical care until a disease or health issue has advanced. “There is no demographic that utilizes healthcare resources less than men between the ages of 18 and 45, followed closely by men ages 45 to 64,” says Dr. Joseph Alukal, a urologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and an associate professor of urology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Alukal shares what screenings and doctor’…
Lifestyle
Stay Informed About Prostate Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, one of every nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the U.S. after skin cancer. Prostate cancer is a serious disease, but with education, early detection and careful management, the vast majority of men with prostate cancer will survive the disease and enjoy a high quality of life after treatment. Risk factors • The disease tends to strike older men, with about six cases in 10 found in men aged 65 or older. • African-American men have the highest incidence …
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Problems With Your Prostate? UroLift® And UroNav Offer New Advances
June is Men’s Health Month. This awareness month highlights the importance of preventative healthcare and appropriate screenings and checkups specific to men to maintain overall health and long-term well-being. CareMount Medical offers two state-of-the-art procedures for male patients dealing specifically with prostate issues, the UroLift® System and the UroNav Fusion Biopsy System. CareMount Medical is leading the way to offer these minimally invasive techniques close to home for patients in the Hudson Valley. The UroLift® System is designed to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged pros…