The human papillomavirus vaccine should be given to everyone between the ages of 9 and 26 years old to protect against a variety of cancers caused by the HPV virus.
After months of low testosterone levels, Steve Gustafson knew something wasn’t right. But what he did not expect were the results of his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test that revealed an extremely high PSA level, a protein that at an elevated level, may be a sign of prostate cancer.
Cancer can suppress sexual desire, and for men, it can reduce testosterone production. All of these can lead to erectile dysfunction (ED). The Nebraska Medicine Men's Health Program can help you find the right solutions to enjoy your sexual health again.
While most men will experience a small drop in testosterone production each year after 40, only about 14% of men suffer from clinically significant low testosterone or low T. Learn how you can determine if you are being treated for the proper diagnosis.
When men come to our clinic with a problem, we’re often asked to give them a pill to fix what’s ailing them. If a pill can make you feel better, then why not?
Pelvic pain conditions can be difficult to diagnose.
"Many of my patients who complain of pelvic pain are really suffering," says Kim Haynes-Henson, MD, pain specialist at Nebraska Medicine.
In most minds, snack time conjures up images of forbidden foods or “cheating” on our quest to eat a healthy diet. Looked at it more logically, snacking may actually help us achieve our dietary goals. But how can we match up the goals and still satisfy our sweet tooth?
After being diagnosed with colon cancer, Rick Smith is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments at Nebraska Medicine. His wife, Rae Jean, stays by his side. “Get a colonoscopy. It can save your life,” says Rick.
