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Does ejaculation frequency affect prostate cancer risk?
Studies show an association, not proof of cause. Ejaculation does not guarantee protection.
In this clip, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains a theory involving fluid “stasis” and inflammation — a hypothesis, not certainty.
Get checked!
Studies show an association, not proof of cause. Ejaculation does not guarantee protection.
In this clip, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains a theory involving fluid “stasis” and inflammation — a hypothesis, not certainty.
Get checked!
January 5, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Does ejaculation frequency affect prostate cancer risk?
Studies show an association, not proof of cause. Ejaculation does not guarantee protection.
In this clip, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains a theory involving fluid “stasis” and inflammation — a hypothesis, not certainty.
Get checked!
Studies show an association, not proof of cause. Ejaculation does not guarantee protection.
In this clip, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains a theory involving fluid “stasis” and inflammation — a hypothesis, not certainty.
Get checked!
TULSA-PRO Explained (Part 2): Why It’s Considered Incision-Free
In this clip, Geoffrey Sonn, MD (Stanford Medicine) explains why TULSA-PRO is called incision-free — and why that can matter for recovery.
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In this clip, Geoffrey Sonn, MD (Stanford Medicine) explains why TULSA-PRO is called incision-free — and why that can matter for recovery.
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January 3, 2026 at 7:53 PM
TULSA-PRO Explained (Part 2): Why It’s Considered Incision-Free
In this clip, Geoffrey Sonn, MD (Stanford Medicine) explains why TULSA-PRO is called incision-free — and why that can matter for recovery.
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In this clip, Geoffrey Sonn, MD (Stanford Medicine) explains why TULSA-PRO is called incision-free — and why that can matter for recovery.
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Healthy living helps, but screening still matters. Many men who eat right and stay fit still need regular checkups. In this clip, Dr. Jonathan Pavlinec (Florida Urology Partners) explains why prostate cancer can still develop despite a healthy lifestyle and why early detection is key.
January 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Healthy living helps, but screening still matters. Many men who eat right and stay fit still need regular checkups. In this clip, Dr. Jonathan Pavlinec (Florida Urology Partners) explains why prostate cancer can still develop despite a healthy lifestyle and why early detection is key.
A new year offers an opportunity to be more intentional about health.
2026 is a chance to stay informed, make thoughtful choices, and move forward with greater confidence for yourself and your family.
Wishing you a healthy, hopeful year ahead.
2026 is a chance to stay informed, make thoughtful choices, and move forward with greater confidence for yourself and your family.
Wishing you a healthy, hopeful year ahead.
January 1, 2026 at 3:37 PM
A new year offers an opportunity to be more intentional about health.
2026 is a chance to stay informed, make thoughtful choices, and move forward with greater confidence for yourself and your family.
Wishing you a healthy, hopeful year ahead.
2026 is a chance to stay informed, make thoughtful choices, and move forward with greater confidence for yourself and your family.
Wishing you a healthy, hopeful year ahead.
What age should men get screened for prostate cancer?
[Excerpt] Urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains why screening is not one-size-fits-all. Age, risk factors, and family history all matter.
Screening is about information, not rushing into treatment. Early conversations can preserve options.
[Excerpt] Urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains why screening is not one-size-fits-all. Age, risk factors, and family history all matter.
Screening is about information, not rushing into treatment. Early conversations can preserve options.
December 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
What age should men get screened for prostate cancer?
[Excerpt] Urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains why screening is not one-size-fits-all. Age, risk factors, and family history all matter.
Screening is about information, not rushing into treatment. Early conversations can preserve options.
[Excerpt] Urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains why screening is not one-size-fits-all. Age, risk factors, and family history all matter.
Screening is about information, not rushing into treatment. Early conversations can preserve options.
Community isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s part of staying alive.
Loneliness increases the risk of disease and early death — especially for men under stress or facing illness.
Here, Dean Ornish, MD reminds us:
You don’t have to do this alone.
Start by talking with someone you trust.
Loneliness increases the risk of disease and early death — especially for men under stress or facing illness.
Here, Dean Ornish, MD reminds us:
You don’t have to do this alone.
Start by talking with someone you trust.
December 31, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Community isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s part of staying alive.
Loneliness increases the risk of disease and early death — especially for men under stress or facing illness.
Here, Dean Ornish, MD reminds us:
You don’t have to do this alone.
Start by talking with someone you trust.
Loneliness increases the risk of disease and early death — especially for men under stress or facing illness.
Here, Dean Ornish, MD reminds us:
You don’t have to do this alone.
Start by talking with someone you trust.
Most men wait until something is wrong before seeing a doctor. That delay costs health, options, and peace of mind.
Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine, has spent decades caring for men. His message is simple: don’t wait.
Get checked before there’s a problem.
Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine, has spent decades caring for men. His message is simple: don’t wait.
Get checked before there’s a problem.
December 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Most men wait until something is wrong before seeing a doctor. That delay costs health, options, and peace of mind.
Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine, has spent decades caring for men. His message is simple: don’t wait.
Get checked before there’s a problem.
Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine, has spent decades caring for men. His message is simple: don’t wait.
Get checked before there’s a problem.
Merry Christmas from Blue Cure.
To every man navigating a health journey, and to the families and loved ones who stand beside them — we wish you health, peace, and strength this season.
May the days ahead bring rest, clarity, and hope.
To every man navigating a health journey, and to the families and loved ones who stand beside them — we wish you health, peace, and strength this season.
May the days ahead bring rest, clarity, and hope.
December 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Merry Christmas from Blue Cure.
To every man navigating a health journey, and to the families and loved ones who stand beside them — we wish you health, peace, and strength this season.
May the days ahead bring rest, clarity, and hope.
To every man navigating a health journey, and to the families and loved ones who stand beside them — we wish you health, peace, and strength this season.
May the days ahead bring rest, clarity, and hope.
Telehealth can help men start the conversation — but prescriptions don’t tell the whole story.
Urologist Dr. Justin Dubin explains why in-person care matters for understanding erections, hormones, and overall health.
Men: get checked, know your numbers, and talk with a urologist you trust
Urologist Dr. Justin Dubin explains why in-person care matters for understanding erections, hormones, and overall health.
Men: get checked, know your numbers, and talk with a urologist you trust
December 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Telehealth can help men start the conversation — but prescriptions don’t tell the whole story.
Urologist Dr. Justin Dubin explains why in-person care matters for understanding erections, hormones, and overall health.
Men: get checked, know your numbers, and talk with a urologist you trust
Urologist Dr. Justin Dubin explains why in-person care matters for understanding erections, hormones, and overall health.
Men: get checked, know your numbers, and talk with a urologist you trust
When prostate cancer involves the nerves, nerve-sparing surgery may not be safe.
MRI and pathology help show when cancer is pressing against or beyond the prostate. Trying to spare nerves in those cases can raise the risk of leaving cancer behind.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
MRI and pathology help show when cancer is pressing against or beyond the prostate. Trying to spare nerves in those cases can raise the risk of leaving cancer behind.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
December 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
When prostate cancer involves the nerves, nerve-sparing surgery may not be safe.
MRI and pathology help show when cancer is pressing against or beyond the prostate. Trying to spare nerves in those cases can raise the risk of leaving cancer behind.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
MRI and pathology help show when cancer is pressing against or beyond the prostate. Trying to spare nerves in those cases can raise the risk of leaving cancer behind.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
How prostate cancer surgery has evolved matters.
In this excerpt, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD (Florida Urology Partners) explains why robotic surgery improved precision, reduced harm, and helped patients recover faster as the technology continues to evolve.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
In this excerpt, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD (Florida Urology Partners) explains why robotic surgery improved precision, reduced harm, and helped patients recover faster as the technology continues to evolve.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
December 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
How prostate cancer surgery has evolved matters.
In this excerpt, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD (Florida Urology Partners) explains why robotic surgery improved precision, reduced harm, and helped patients recover faster as the technology continues to evolve.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
In this excerpt, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD (Florida Urology Partners) explains why robotic surgery improved precision, reduced harm, and helped patients recover faster as the technology continues to evolve.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
Men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer often fall into two extremes, according to Jonathan Pavlinec, MD.
Some want immediate aggressive treatment. Others read online that “most men don’t die from it” and assume they can ignore it. As he explains, the right answer is usually in the middle.
Some want immediate aggressive treatment. Others read online that “most men don’t die from it” and assume they can ignore it. As he explains, the right answer is usually in the middle.
December 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer often fall into two extremes, according to Jonathan Pavlinec, MD.
Some want immediate aggressive treatment. Others read online that “most men don’t die from it” and assume they can ignore it. As he explains, the right answer is usually in the middle.
Some want immediate aggressive treatment. Others read online that “most men don’t die from it” and assume they can ignore it. As he explains, the right answer is usually in the middle.
PSA levels can rise for reasons other than cancer.
In this clip, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains common, non-cancer causes of PSA changes and what actually matters.
PSA changes deserve context, not panic. Talk with a urologist you trust.
In this clip, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains common, non-cancer causes of PSA changes and what actually matters.
PSA changes deserve context, not panic. Talk with a urologist you trust.
December 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
PSA levels can rise for reasons other than cancer.
In this clip, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains common, non-cancer causes of PSA changes and what actually matters.
PSA changes deserve context, not panic. Talk with a urologist you trust.
In this clip, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains common, non-cancer causes of PSA changes and what actually matters.
PSA changes deserve context, not panic. Talk with a urologist you trust.
Dr. Justin Dubin, MD explains how ED can reveal issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, or lifestyle risks.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
December 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Dr. Justin Dubin, MD explains how ED can reveal issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, or lifestyle risks.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
Urologist Dr. Santamaria says it himself: he wants to post more to help patients cut through online health confusion.
Men need credible medical voices.
Featuring Sutter Health urologists: Dr. Brian Grady + Dr. Al Santamaria.
Follow evidence-based sources.
Men need credible medical voices.
Featuring Sutter Health urologists: Dr. Brian Grady + Dr. Al Santamaria.
Follow evidence-based sources.
December 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Urologist Dr. Santamaria says it himself: he wants to post more to help patients cut through online health confusion.
Men need credible medical voices.
Featuring Sutter Health urologists: Dr. Brian Grady + Dr. Al Santamaria.
Follow evidence-based sources.
Men need credible medical voices.
Featuring Sutter Health urologists: Dr. Brian Grady + Dr. Al Santamaria.
Follow evidence-based sources.
Some studies show a link between higher ejaculation frequency and lower prostate cancer risk — but there’s more to the story.
Urologist Justin Dubin, MD explains how men should really interpret this research.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
Urologist Justin Dubin, MD explains how men should really interpret this research.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
November 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Some studies show a link between higher ejaculation frequency and lower prostate cancer risk — but there’s more to the story.
Urologist Justin Dubin, MD explains how men should really interpret this research.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
Urologist Justin Dubin, MD explains how men should really interpret this research.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
Many men don’t realize how cannabis can influence libido, vascular health, and erections. In this short Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast excerpt, Dr. James Kuan explains the connection between cannabis use and sexual function.
Disclaimer: Educational only.
Disclaimer: Educational only.
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Many men don’t realize how cannabis can influence libido, vascular health, and erections. In this short Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast excerpt, Dr. James Kuan explains the connection between cannabis use and sexual function.
Disclaimer: Educational only.
Disclaimer: Educational only.
With cannabis use rising, more men are asking how it affects erections, hormones, and vascular health. In this Blue Cure Podcast excerpt, Dr. James Kuan explains how chronic use may disrupt endocrine balance, affect fertility, and impact blood flow. Disclaimer: Educational only, not medical advice.
November 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
With cannabis use rising, more men are asking how it affects erections, hormones, and vascular health. In this Blue Cure Podcast excerpt, Dr. James Kuan explains how chronic use may disrupt endocrine balance, affect fertility, and impact blood flow. Disclaimer: Educational only, not medical advice.
Biden and Blue Cure’s founder, Gabe Canales, were diagnosed 40+ years apart — both outside the USPSTF screening ages. Many men are diagnosed later because screening talks never happen.
Early detection matters. Get checked.
Early detection matters. Get checked.
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Biden and Blue Cure’s founder, Gabe Canales, were diagnosed 40+ years apart — both outside the USPSTF screening ages. Many men are diagnosed later because screening talks never happen.
Early detection matters. Get checked.
Early detection matters. Get checked.
A lot of men avoid doctors until something forces them to go. In this excerpt with Dr. Kristen Scarpato from Vanderbilt, we talk about why being proactive — checkups, PSA tests, colonoscopies — sets you up for a healthier future.
Men: Make the appointment. Get checked.
Men: Make the appointment. Get checked.
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A lot of men avoid doctors until something forces them to go. In this excerpt with Dr. Kristen Scarpato from Vanderbilt, we talk about why being proactive — checkups, PSA tests, colonoscopies — sets you up for a healthier future.
Men: Make the appointment. Get checked.
Men: Make the appointment. Get checked.
Hormone therapy can save lives in prostate cancer, but fatigue, strength loss, and mood changes are real challenges.
Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt explains what helps men stay strong and feel less alone.
Talk with your urologist about support and side-effect management.
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Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt explains what helps men stay strong and feel less alone.
Talk with your urologist about support and side-effect management.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Hormone therapy can save lives in prostate cancer, but fatigue, strength loss, and mood changes are real challenges.
Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt explains what helps men stay strong and feel less alone.
Talk with your urologist about support and side-effect management.
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Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt explains what helps men stay strong and feel less alone.
Talk with your urologist about support and side-effect management.
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Clinical insight from urologist Dr. Brian Grady: with wider legalization, he’s seeing that heavy THC use can suppress male fertility, and reminds us that smoking of any kind harms erectile function.
If family planning is on your horizon, talk with your physician about cannabis use.
If family planning is on your horizon, talk with your physician about cannabis use.
November 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Clinical insight from urologist Dr. Brian Grady: with wider legalization, he’s seeing that heavy THC use can suppress male fertility, and reminds us that smoking of any kind harms erectile function.
If family planning is on your horizon, talk with your physician about cannabis use.
If family planning is on your horizon, talk with your physician about cannabis use.
What do PARP inhibitors do in advanced prostate cancer? Dr. Kristen Scarpato explains how they target cancer cells with DNA repair defects and which men benefit most. Ask your care team whether genetic testing or PARP therapy fits your diagnosis.
November 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
What do PARP inhibitors do in advanced prostate cancer? Dr. Kristen Scarpato explains how they target cancer cells with DNA repair defects and which men benefit most. Ask your care team whether genetic testing or PARP therapy fits your diagnosis.
How reliable is MRI during prostate cancer Active Surveillance?
Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt Urology shares how MRI helps guide care—but why results must always be read in context by an experienced urologist.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast.
Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt Urology shares how MRI helps guide care—but why results must always be read in context by an experienced urologist.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast.
November 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
How reliable is MRI during prostate cancer Active Surveillance?
Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt Urology shares how MRI helps guide care—but why results must always be read in context by an experienced urologist.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast.
Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt Urology shares how MRI helps guide care—but why results must always be read in context by an experienced urologist.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast.
Many low-risk men never need treatment, & Active Surveillance has the lowest ED & urinary side effects. For men who do need treatment, Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt explains how ED risk differs between surgery, radiation, & focal therapy.
Talk w/ your urologist about what fits your diagnosis.
Talk w/ your urologist about what fits your diagnosis.
November 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Many low-risk men never need treatment, & Active Surveillance has the lowest ED & urinary side effects. For men who do need treatment, Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt explains how ED risk differs between surgery, radiation, & focal therapy.
Talk w/ your urologist about what fits your diagnosis.
Talk w/ your urologist about what fits your diagnosis.