Cancer is a disease of the cells, which are the body’s basic building blocks. The body constantly makes new cells to help us grow, replace worn-out tissue and heal injuries. Normally, cells multiply and die in an orderly way. Sometimes cells don’t grow, divide and die in the usual way. This may cause blood or…
Turmeric has a long history as a culinary herb, and it also has been used for millennia in both Chinese and Indian medicine systems for its anti-inflammatory abilities. Scientists have uncovered some other health benefits of turmeric that make it a great addition to your menu. Here are 6 benefits of turmeric and its active…
Substances in green tea and red wine called polyphenols have been shown to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer, but until now scientists were not sure how they did it. Now they believe they know. Green tea and red wine inhibit prostate cancer An international team of investigators has discovered that polyphenols in green tea…
The complication rates after surgery for an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) are not as low as clinical trial reports would lead you to believe, according to a new report presented at the 27th Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology. Side effects of surgery for BPH are higher in real life, and…
Overactive bladder, or irritable bladder, is a condition in which individuals experience sudden, involuntary contractions of the muscles in the wall of the urinary bladder, creating a sudden, involuntary need to urinate. This spontaneous episode of urinary urgency can occur even if you have only a small amount of urine in your bladder. Millions of…
Urinary incontinence in men is not a disease, but a symptom of a dysfunction of the urinary tract. People who experience urinary incontinence lose voluntary control over their bladder function, resulting in urine leakage. Although urinary incontinence in men is less common than it is in among women, some men do experience this urinary tract…
The results of several studies indicate that a plant-based diet can lower IGF-1 and prostate cancer risk. Based on the findings, the secret to achieving these benefits seems to be to eat a vegan diet, which is a strict vegetarian approach that includes no animal products such as dairy or eggs. The reason for the…
Are high-protein diets healthy? What man doesn’t want to believe that eating all the bacon, steaks, and cheese he wants while losing weight and feeling satisfied is the perfect diet? People really do lose some weight on high-protein, low-carb diets such as the Atkins diet, the Zone diet, and others. The problem is that these…
That would be chemical giant Monsanto, the king of genetically modified soybeans. Along with the fact that no one has definitively determined that genetically modified soybeans (or other GM foods) are safe (just because no one has definitely linked any deaths or serious illnesses to consumption of GM foods does not mean they are safe),…
Avoid GMO foods. It’s all the news lately: “Stop Monstanto.” “No GMO Food.” What does that even mean? GMO stands for genetically modified organism. A genetically modified organism is one whose genetic material has been changed through genetic engineering. Genes can be mutated, inserted, or deleted to change the organism. Monsanto scientists were the first…
A link between vasectomy and cancer, specifically prostate cancer, is one worry men express when they are considering having a vasectomy. The short answer to the question, “Is there a link between vasectomy and cancer?” is “no.” However, this myth began somewhere, and that “somewhere” is two studies published in 1993 in the Journal of…
During the past two decades, a growing number of states have legalized cannabis and/or cannabidiol (a cannabis component) for medical and/or recreational use, yet evidence about both the short- and long-term health impact of their use remains unclear. In an attempt to bring some clarity to the situation, a team of researchers from the Institute…
A virus treatment for prostate cancer may be on the horizon following a study showing how a modified virus can target and kill prostate cancer cells. The study is the latest of decades of research exploring the potential use of viruses to treat prostate cancer. How virus treatment for prostate cancer works According to the…
Symptoms of BPH cause men to develop problems with urination as they age. BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) also is called enlarged prostate. The likelihood of a man developing BPH increases with age. According to a study in The American Journal of Managed Care, BPH occurs in about 25% of men in their 50s, 33% of…
Lycopene, a plant pigment found in high concentrations in tomatoes, guava, watermelon, and several other foods, has demonstrated an ability to support and promote prostate health in several ways. When lycopene is ingested, it tends to accumulate in serum as well as the prostate, skin, and other organs. Most studies concerning lycopene for prostate health…
One of the more innovative techniques for treating an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) is called UroLift, an implanted medical device that is placed during a minimally invasive surgical procedure that does not involve any cutting, heating, or surgical removal of the gland. Instead, the device lifts or holds the enlarged prostate tissue away…
Married men who undergo prostatectomy (prostate surgery) are more likely to survive than men who never married, according to a study presented at the American Urological Association’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, May 20, 2011. Researchers also found that men who never married were more likely to die of any cause after prostatectomy than were…
Is it true that eating red meat increases diabetes risk? New research from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) indicates that people who increased their red meat consumption by about 3.5 servings a week had a 50% increased chance of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes over the following four years. In addition to red…
Provenge success stories provide hope for prostate cancer patients. Richard Hamablet is a 15-year prostate cancer survivor who has been through multiple prostate cancer treatments, but the cancer always returned. He recently underwent a new therapy for advanced prostate cancer called Provenge. According to Dr. Vikas Malhora, M.D., of Florida cancer specialists, Provenge is unique…
Could infertility in men be a risk factor for prostate cancer? Results of a recent study indicate an association between infertility and prostate cancer. The findings suggest that it may be wise to screen men who are infertile for the possibility of prostate cancer, as researchers found a greater risk of high-grade prostate cancer among…
