Prostate Cancer

Circumcision reduces prostate cancer risk and has been found to be most effective after the age of 35. The findings come from the University of Montreal and the INRS-Institut-Armand-Frappier, revealing that men circumcised after the age of 35 have a 45 percent reduced risk of prostate cancer, compared to uncircumcised men. For the study, the ...click here to read more

According to an article published online by JAMA Oncology, around 16% of seniors (65 or older) may have received non-recommended screenings for prostate and breast cancers. The reason they do so is because of limited life expectancies of less than 10 years. The health guidelines currently in force, recommend against screening for prostate and breast ...click here to read more

Now that you’re older, being intimate with your partner may not occur as often as before, but if you want to reduce your risk of prostate cancer an orgasm a day may keep cancer at bay, according to a new study. Prostate cancer is the leading type of cancer amongst men and accounts for 15 ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer among elderly men can lead to anxiety and depression. Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in elderly men, and even though medical advancements are allowing more men to live with a diagnosis of prostate cancer, depression and anxiety can still linger and affect treatment and recovery. Both depression and anxiety ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer is a common form of cancer that affects men. The risk of developing prostate cancer increases with aging, making it a top health priority for men. In 2015, much information about prostate cancer arose in regards to treatment, screening and even links between prostate cancer and other health ailments. Here is a roundup ...click here to read more

A common prostate cancer treatment has been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The research was led by Stanford University School of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. The research reviewed electronic medical records of prostate cancer patients, and researchers found the risk of Alzheimer’s disease was nearly doubled ...click here to read more

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – enlarged prostate – can raise the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). BPH is an enlarged prostate that is not cancerous. In males, the prostate goes through two growth periods, once during early puberty and again around the age of 25. As the prostate enlarges the gland can press and ...click here to read more

Men who partake in vigorous exercise and other healthy lifestyle habits can reduce their risk of prostate cancer by 68 percent, according to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. Many prostate cancers are not life threatening, but there are some aggressive types that can attack the bones and other organs, which can be ...click here to read more

Yoga has been found to help diminish side effects associated with prostate cancer treatment. The findings come from researchers led by Neha Vapiwala, M.D. at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Side effects experienced due to prostate cancer treatment are fatigue, changes in sexual health, and urinary incontinence. These side effects ...click here to read more

New research suggests that tomatoes contain a cancer-fighting component known as lycopene. Lycopene is what gives tomatoes their red pigment, and researchers from the University of Illinois found it was effective in reducing the size of prostate tumors in animal models. John W. Erdman Jr., Ph.D., lead researcher, said, “Our team has learned to grow ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men – roughly one in seven men will develop it in their lifetime. The prostate is roughly the size of a walnut and is a gland that sits below a man’s bladder, near the base of the penis. Its role is to ensure that sperm survives when ...click here to read more

There is an ongoing debate when it comes to prostate cancer screening, which can cause confusion and hesitation among doctors. Some believe there is not enough evidence to support screening the general population, while others suggest it is appropriate. New guidelines have been released to better help doctors decide on prostate cancer screening, and how ...click here to read more

What do baby bottles, water bottles and store receipts have in common? You may be puzzled because the first two are obviously types of bottles, but store receipts? Well, you’ll be surprised to know all three of these items contain bisphenol A (BPA). You have probably heard quite a bit about BPA, due to the ...click here to read more

There is a long-running debate over the screening recommendations set out by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) for prostate specific antigen (PSA). Less frequent screening for PSA can reduce the risk of over diagnoses as well as over treatment, but the benefits of infrequent PSA screening are still uncertain; there are concerns that ...click here to read more