Can an enlarged prostate cause weight gain? If so, how does this happen?

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Tigran Datov, Men's Health specialist ✔️ (1998-present) • Answered Tue

An enlarged prostate itself doesn't directly cause weight gain. However, if symptoms like frequent urination or urinary retention disrupt daily activities, reduced physical...

My B1/B2 visa was refused 5 times. Why?

Former U.S. Consular Officers, former U.S. Consular Officers at U.S. Department of State • Answered January 13

I am a retired US Consular Officer who adjudicated over 100,000 visas during my career.

Personally, I felt bad interviewing applicants who had multiple refusals because I un...

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Is it true that cancer cells can become immune to chemotherapy after a few rounds of treatment?

Aparna Bandyopadhyay, Lost my Mother recently to stage IV Breast Cancer (TNBC) • Answered September 15

Yes, it is completely true that cancer cells can become immune to chemotherapy after a few rounds of treatment. I had to witness it myself unfortunately in the case of my m...

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What juice at home can lower high blood pressure?

Jonas Nyman, Blood Pressure Expert (1999-present) • Updated January 4

Several juices that you can make at home may help lower high blood pressure due to their high content of nutrients like potassium, antioxidants, and nitrates. Here are a fe...

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I was told by a medical doctor that 30 years ago LDL cholesterol under 150 was considered ok, but now LDL over 100 is considered high? What happened in the past 30 years?

A Berryman, NAC from MedPrep • Answered March 3, 2024

I became a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2007.

Back then, 140/90 was considered hypertension, and medication could be considered. Not sure when, but that number was dropped...

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Why do the Spaniards always eat so late? Don't they know eating late is very unhealthy?

Alejandro van Rooy, lives in Madrid, Spain (1986-present) • Answered December 26

Yes, it's funny that in spite of their "unhealthy" eating habits Spaniards have one of the longest life expectancies in the world.

The main meal of the day in Spain isn't di...

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My HR manager asked me to resign. When I refused, he handed me a termination letter, severance check, and relieving letter. Clearly not all is right. What can I do?

Mark Pompey, Student, Sr. IT Technician • Answered December 25

One thing you can keep in mind. Someone mentioned that if you resign, you don't have to tell future employers you were fired. Keep in mind, many companies and organizations...

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Do you smoke marijuana knowing that it eventually slows down your brain and drive? Or do you deny that that happens?

Michele Hughes, works at Jack of All Trades • Answered December 26

Hello. I was a medic in the Army when my unit was attacked and blown up by insurgents. I suffer from many chronic illnesses that will be lifelong. When my Dr. recommended t...

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My HIV test negative after 5 months 5-6 times negative but still have symptoms. Why do I need more test for HIV or not?

Senthil Kumar Panneerselvam • Answered November 10

Any HIV test taken after 90 days from exposure and if the report is HIV Negative or Non-Reactive the report is said to be Conclusive report.

You tested after 5 months and te...

How many pull-ups are considered strong?

Spring Hill Fitness, Gym Owner at Spring Hill Fitness (2015-present) • Answered January 4

I'm a gym owner and have been doing pull ups regularly for 40+ years. 10 strict pull ups (arms fully extended at bottom, chin over the bar at top, minimal leg movement) is ...

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How do you know the difference if you have prostatitis or prostate cancer? Is a biopsy always needed to be done? Are the symptoms different?

David Chan, MD from UCLA, Stanford Oncology Fellowship • Answered November 26, 2021

You don't know the difference between prostatitis and prostate cancer. The PSA is typically elevated in both. Prostatitis is typically treated with antibiotics and PSA leve...