Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Part 2): Diagnosing Without the Panic

On Part 2 of our prostate cancer series, Dr. Mills welcomes back UCLA urologic oncologist Dr. Wayne Brisbane to walk listeners through what happens after a PSA bump — touching on how doctors use prostate MRI, biomarkers, and shared decision-making to determine who really needs a biopsy. Dr. Brisban…

Balls Hurt for No Reason? Here’s What It Might Mean — And What to Do

Does stress literally break your balls? Dr. Jesse Mills is joined by urologist and men’s health specialist Dr. Susan MacDonald to break down the many causes of testicular and scrotal pain, from infections and pelvic floor dysfunction to chronic nerve pain. They explain why imaging doesn’t always re…

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Part 1): Screening Without the Scare Tactics

With September being prostate awareness month, we're resharing our lengthy discussion with UCLA urologic oncologist and surgeon-scientist Dr. Wayne Brisbane. In our first installment, Dr. Mills tackles  the most confusing—and most important—starting point: screening. What does an “elevated PSA” act…

Protecting Your Balls: A Guide to Genital Trauma

Today's episode is a ball buster — literally. Dr. Mills tackles the subject no man wants to think about: genital trauma. Using the story of a pro baseball player who finished an at-bat with a ruptured testicle as a jumping-off point, he explains what can happen when the penis or testicles suffer a …

Maxxing Your Health: The Surprising Truth Behind Fibermaxxing and Other Internet Trends

Wellness trends are everywhere—but which ones actually live up to the hype? Dr. Jesse Mills puts some of the internet’s buzziest supplements and health hacks under the microscope, breaking down the evidence behind colostrum, fibermaxxing, berberine, magnesium, probiotics and more. He explains where…

Should You Be Taking Creatine? The Truth Behind the Hype

Dr. Mills takes a closer look at creatine—what it does, who may benefit from it, and whether it lives up to the hype. He breaks down the evidence on muscle growth, athletic performance, kidney health, and emerging research into possible cognitive benefits. Dr. Mills also explains when creatine may …

The Enlarged Prostate Playbook (Part 2): Surgical Options Explained

Dr. Kymora B. Scotland returns for part two of a deep dive into enlarged prostates, this time focusing on what happens when the “big boys” require more than an office-based procedure. From robotic Aquablation and GreenLight vaporization to HoLEP and simple prostatectomy, she breaks down how urologi…

The Enlarged Prostate Playbook: Your Procedure Options Explained (Part 1)

When medications aren’t enough to tame an enlarged prostate, what comes next? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Dr. Mills is joined by fellow UCLA urologist Dr. Kymora Scotland to break down the growing menu of procedures for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), from the longtime standard TURP to …

"Is This Normal or Something Serious?" The Everyday Health Signs Men Shouldn’t Dismiss

When is a strange symptom just part of getting older—and when is it a warning sign you should never ignore? Dr. Mills breaks down the red flags that warrant medical attention, including unexplained bleeding, persistent chest pain, sudden severe headaches, new lumps, shortness of breath, and a cough…

How Often Should You Pee and Other Urination Explanations

Dr. Mills breaks down the surprisingly complex process behind a seemingly simple bodily function, from the signals in your brain to the muscles of the bladder and prostate. He explains what urgency, nighttime bathroom trips, a weak stream and incomplete emptying may reveal about your health—and whe…