A painless urine test could soon help doctors tell when a high prostate specific antigen (PSA) level means a dangerous cancer or when it’s a sign of a more benign condition that may not need further treatment, a new study shows.
Men with a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level of less than 1 nanogram per liter of blood can safely wait up to eight years between PSA screenings, researchers say.
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New Debate on PSA Test for Prostate Cancer
Routine PSA testing substantially lowers the chance that prostate cancer will spread to other parts of the body, researchers report.
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PSA Tests Cut Risk of Prostate Cancer Spread
Runners who are less fit may experience temporary damage to the heart while performing a marathon that is reversible, according to a new study.
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Marathon Running Can Tax the Heart
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