What is the Prostate? The prostate is a male genital organ located below the bladder, in front of the rectum, and surrounds the posterior urethra. The prostate gland is situated beneath the bladder, encircles the posterior urethra, and is connected to the bladder proximally, while its distal part attaches to the urogenital diaphragm, often referred to as the pelvic floor muscles. Prostate Physiology? The prostate gland functions by secreting alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acidic...

Cervical cancer, also known as cervical carcinoma, is a malignant growth that occurs in the cells of the cervix. This disease can affect individuals at any age, and the risk increases as one gets older. In Indonesia, cervical cancer ranks second after breast cancer as the most common type of cancer in 2020, with over 36,000 cases and 21,000 deaths recorded. CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by an infection from the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), par...

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is an abnormal sensation of spinning triggered by changes in head or body position with respect to gravity. This is caused by a disorder in the inner ear, specifically in the semicircular canals, which function as one of the body's balance organs. BPPV is one of the most common types of vertigo seen in clinics, and the symptoms include a spinning sensation, especially when there is a sudden change in head position, such as when getting out of bed,...

"Aging increases the risk of various diseases due to a weakened immune system. Ways to mitigate this include staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight, and consuming nutritious foods." As we age, we experience physical and mental changes due to our weakened immune system. A healthier lifestyle can help prevent various chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Ways to Maintain Elderly Health Stay Physically Active Most elderly people s...

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system cannot distinguish between foreign and normal cells. As a result, the body may attack its own normal cells. This disease is not contagious, chronic, and can affect various organs. According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), there are several types of autoimmune diseases, including Lupus, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Thyroid disease (Graves' Disease & Hashimoto's...

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways in the lungs, which leads to their narrowing and swelling, and causes symptoms like breathing difficulties, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. When these symptoms worsen, it is called an asthma attack or exacerbation. The exact cause of asthma is not known, but researchers believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors may lead to it.   There are various triggers that can cause asthma, including:  ...