Prostate

September is prostate cancer awareness month and helps shed information on the most common cancer affecting men. About 1 in 7 men have a prostate cancer risk with them developing the condition at some point in their lifetime. We at Bel Marra want to do our part and spread helpful information to your readers and ...click here to read more

If you’re an aging man, you should be concerned about your prostate health. It’s a sensitive topic, and to this day, many men prefer not to discuss it at all. Yes, it may take extra effort to make an appointment and speak frankly with your doctor about your “embarrassing” problems. But an open conversation with ...click here to read more

It has been quite an informative week in the world of medical news, and we at Bel Marra have taken the time to provide you your weekly health news round up. We talk about eye health as well as important issues such as a redundant colon that you or someone you know may be affected ...click here to read more

Prostate health is an important part of every man’s life and becomes more of an issue the older men get. It’s estimated that over 160,000 men in the U.S. are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, and here at Bel Marra, we recognize this is a serious issue and have taken the time to compile ...click here to read more

Health is one of those things that we take for granted and only start appreciating once it begins to decline. When we are healthy, it’s hard to imagine that sickness could be around the corner, but that doesn’t mean we should turn a blind eye to the possibility of different health conditions. This is not ...click here to read more

Prostatitis (prostate inflammation) causes painful urination and urinary tract infections (UTIs) increase the risk of developing the condition. Prostatitis can be referred to as an infection of the prostate, but inflammation often occurs without a known infection. Roughly five to ten percent of prostatitis cases are caused by a bacterial infection, but luckily it does not ...click here to read more

If you’re worried about the health of your prostate, it may be time to put down the burger and step away from the steak. Research has shown that certain foods may be detrimental to prostate health and increase your risk of serious health issues. So which foods are the ones you need to avoid? Below ...click here to read more

If you’re an older male then your doctor may have discussed with you a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate and found in the blood. The value of the PSA blood test is that it can offer some important insight into your health, including the possibility of prostate cancer. ...click here to read more

An analysis of 27 studies has found that alcohol consumption can increase the risk of prostate cancer among men. The researchers found that even limited drinking – two drinks a day – was associated with an eight to 23 percent higher risk of prostate cancer, compared to no drinking at all. Coauthor Tim Stockwell explained, ...click here to read more

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. There are two prostate growth periods: one during early puberty and another around the age of 25. As it grows, the gland can press and pinch the urethra, and the bladder walls thicken. Over time, the bladder can become weaker and lose its ability ...click here to read more

Frequent night awakenings and urination may be caused by obstructive sleep apnea, rather than enlarged prostate. The study compared men aged 55 and 75 years old with an enlarged prostate diagnosis who reported nighttime urination (nocturia) at least once a night. The control group did not have prostate enlargement or nocturia. The study found that ...click here to read more

Men with enlarged prostate can decrease their nighttime urination with prostatic artery embolization (PAE) treatment. PAE is a type of radiology treatment used to help men with enlarged prostates reduce the number of times they wake up throughout the night to urinate. The researchers suggest that men reported better sleep and improved quality of life ...click here to read more

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. There are two prostate growth periods: one during early puberty and another around the age of 25. As it grows, the gland can press and pinch the urethra, and the bladder walls thicken. Over time, the bladder can become weaker and lose its ability ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer patients on active surveillance may have metastasis. Metastasis is a term used to describe the spread of cancer to another part of the body. Prostate cancer, specifically, can spread to the bones as well as the liver or the lungs. Spreading to the brain, on the other hand, is rare for prostate cancer. ...click here to read more