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Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Overview Erectile dysfunction (impotence), also referred to as ED, is the inability to achieve and sustain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse. It is estimated that about 1 in 10 adult males suffer from ED on a long-term basis....

Aneurysm Overview An aneurysm is the enlargement of an artery caused by weakness in the arterial wall. Often there are no symptoms, but a ruptured aneurysm can lead to fatal complications. An aneurysm refers to a weakening of an artery wall that creates a bulge, or...

Bay Biosciences provides high-quality, matched fresh frozen sera (serum), plasma, and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) bio-fluids from patients diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The sera (serum), plasma and PBMC biofluid specimens are processed...

Smoking-Health Risks Smoking damages nearly every organ in the body and is bad for a person’s overall health. People can significantly reduce their chance of smoking-related disease by giving it up. Smoking is the leading preventable cause of early disease and death...

 Heart Attack or Myocardial Infarction Overview Heart attacks, also called myocardial infarction, are very common in the United States. In fact, one happens every 40 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A heart attack happens...

Healthy Weight for an Individual's Height and Age There is no single ideal weight for all individuals. While various tools and calculators offer a guide, they may not be accurate in all cases. Tools to calculate a moderate weight range rely on factors such as age,...

Colon Polyps Overview A colon polyp is a small growth of tissue that projects from the lining of a section of the large intestine known as the colon. Polyps are common and increasingly so as people age. Colorectal polyps, which are polyps in the colon or rectum, are...

Colonoscopy Overview A colonoscopy is a telescopic and visual examination of the colon and rectum. It helps doctors detect abnormalities in the bowel, including signs of colorectal cancer. More than 15 million colonoscopy procedures take place in the United States...

Rectal Prolapse Overview Rectal prolapse occurs when part of the rectum slips down and protrudes from the anus. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine and is where the body stores feces before voiding. When the rectum becomes unattached inside the body and...

Rectal Bleeding Overview Sometimes people see blood on the toilette paper after wiping. Hemorrhoids are the most common reason, but rectal bleeding can also indicate a serious gastrointestinal condition that needs medical attention. Rectal bleeding is a symptom of...

Adenoma Overview Adenomatous polyps, or adenomas, are a type of poly that can turn into cancer. Treatment typically involves surgical removal. Polyps are common in older adults, with colorectal polyps occurring in 30% of adults over the age of 50 years in the United...