Prosta-Q Side Effects
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Prosta-Q Side Effects

Prosta-Q side is a natural supplement for prostate health that contains a proprietary blend of herbs and minerals, including saw palmetto, cranberry, quercetin, papain, bromelain, zinc, and magnesium. Two other ingredients that do not contribute to prostate health are gelatin and maltodextrin, which are added to stabilize the product and help in the delivery of…

Testicular Cancer Surgery: What Happens after Orchiectomy?
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Testicular Cancer Surgery: What Happens after Orchiectomy?

So you were diagnosed with testicular cancer, you underwent surgery, and now you are wondering, what’s next? What should you expect after testicular cancer surgery? Here are the answers to the most asked questions following orchiectomy. What is recovery time like after testicular cancer surgery? Most men remain in the hospital overnight following testicular cancer…

What Is Precision Medicine?
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What Is Precision Medicine?

Precision medicine involves tailoring medication to patients’ individual genes. While this may sound like science fiction, it is on the way to becoming scientific fact. In New York, top tier, nonprofit research facilities are building gene-pool exploration centers for what some call the latest “medical arms race.” The DNA combatants include Icahn School of Medicine…

Do Soy, Vitamin E and Selenium Affect Prostate Cancer?
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Do Soy, Vitamin E and Selenium Affect Prostate Cancer?

In April 2011, the National Center for Health Statistics released information obtained by the most recent version of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) that Americans’ use of dietary supplements has increased over recent years. One-half of the population report using at least one form of nutritional supplement.  Although women were found to…

9 Alternative Treatments for Your Prostate
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9 Alternative Treatments for Your Prostate

Alternative and natural treatments can boost immunity, promote prostate health, and help the body better fight diseases that can affect the prostate, as well as complement conventional therapies. Here are nine natural treatments for your prostate that have demonstrated effectiveness. Ayurvedic Medicine Ayurvedic healing is an ancient system based on the concept that disease is…

What is Testosterone Therapy? (And Why You Probably Don’t Need it)
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What is Testosterone Therapy? (And Why You Probably Don’t Need it)

Open any men’s magazine or visit a website that targets men or men’s health and you probably will see them: ads promoting testosterone hormone therapy and articles urging men to consider taking testosterone to improve muscle mass, lose weight, improve their sex drive, and boost their mood. But is testosterone therapy the answer to these…

Beta-sitosterol For Prostate Health, Does It Work?
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Beta-sitosterol For Prostate Health, Does It Work?

Beta-sitosterol is a cholesterol-like substance derived from plants (a phytosterol; found in saw palmetto, pecans, soybeans, pumpkin seeds) that does not act like cholesterol. Instead, it mimics the actions of the prescription drug finasteride (Proscar), which inhibits the activity of an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase and is used to manage symptoms associated with BPH, such as…