Can Saw Palmetto Shrink the Prostate?
Many claims have been made about the ability of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) , a natural remedy derived from the American dwarf palm tree, to … Read more
Is Active Surveillance the Right Course For Men with Prostate Cancer?
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing of middle-age men to screen for prostate cancer has led to more cases being detected at an early stage. The common … Read more
Chinese Herbal Medicine for Chronic Prostatitis Gets WHO OK
For the first time, the World Health Organization (WHO) has given its approval for the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine by including the remedies in … Read more
Can Flaxseed Prevent Spread of Prostate Cancer?
Many of my patients are very nutrition-conscious in terms of overall wellness. I have previously written about the benefits of heart-friendly diets because they also … Read more
Poultry and Prostate Cancer Risk: New Study
A number of studies have made a connection between the consumption of red meat and prostate cancer. Now, however, scientists are pointing to a link … Read more
Can Eating Mushrooms Lower Prostate Cancer Risk?
For millennia, many cultures have valued fungi for their medicinal powers. Yet it’s not until recently that scientists have put them to the test. Now … Read more
New Blood Test for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
The traditional way to screen for prostate cancer is the protein-specific antigen (PSA) test, a method that is not without its opponents and inaccuracies. Now … Read more
Alternatives to Surgery for Enlarged Prostate
Up to 90 percent of men in their 70s can expect to develop and live with an enlarged prostate and the symptoms that accompany it. … Read more
When You Eat Can Affect Prostate Cancer Risk
You may be familiar with research indicating that what you eat can have a significant impact on your risk of developing prostate cancer. But did … Read more
Can Breast Milk Treat Prostate Cancer?
Some researchers believe there may be a positive association between breast milk and prostate cancer. Based on anecdotal reports and extrapolating the data gathered from … Read more
Is Surgery Better Than Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
A new study out of South Korea has shown that surgery is better than hormone therapy when treating prostate cancer. In this comparison of surgery … Read more
Signs that Prostate Cancer Has Spread
During the early stages of prostate cancer, symptoms of the disease are not always noticeable. That’s why health professionals encourage men to be screened, which … Read more
Extra Weight Increases Prostate Cancer Risk
Researchers have found that extra weight increases prostate cancer risk, and it also can result in a more aggressive and deadly form of the disease. … Read more
Can Coffee Slow Prostate Cancer Growth?
New research has suggested that two substances found in coffee may help slow prostate cancer growth. This study is just one many that have looked … Read more
Prostate Cancer: Active Surveillance or Treat?
For men who have heard the words “You have prostate cancer,” one of the first questions they ask is, “What about treatment?” When talking about … Read more
Too Much Calcium and Prostate Cancer: What’s the Deal?
Numerous studies have pointed to an association between too much calcium and prostate cancer risk. Several factors around this issue need to be explored, such … Read more
Using GAINSWave to Regain Sexual Function After Prostate Surgery
sponsored by If you’ve recently overcome prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia (or BPH), then you already know that being cured is not where the … Read more
Rezum for Enlarged Prostate: How Does It Work?
The majority of older men will likely experience an enlarged prostate (aka, benign prostatic hyperplasia) during their lifetime. Although that is not good news, the … Read more
Feeling the Pressure of an Enlarged Prostate
An enlarged prostate (aka, benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) may be the most common prostate condition among men who are older than 50, but it still … Read more
Reclaim Quality Sleep For You and Your Partner
Are you having trouble falling or staying asleep? How about your partner? Are you keeping each other from enjoying restful, rejuvenating sleep? Perhaps it’s time … Read more