Keeping Men Healthy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
You’re cruising along the interstate with your honey, headed for a much-anticipated resort vacation. Before you hit the open road, you had your mechanic check … Read more
Xtandi (Enzalutamide): How Much Does a Xtandi Prescription Cost? The cost of Xtandi (enzalutamide) may be one factor that men might use to compare medications … Read more
Researchers in the United Kingdom have announced what they believe is the most promising new treatment for prostate cancer in 15 years. Known as PSMA … Read more
How would you feel if you were taking prescribed drugs for enlarged prostate and you found out years later they had masked a diagnosis of … Read more
If you have ever had your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels checked, you know the typical drill. A nurse or technician takes a blood sample from … Read more
Use of a special form of positron emission tomographic (PET) imaging has proven prostate cancer return (recurrence) can be detected with a high degree of … Read more
The new prostate cancer drug darolutamide has been fast tracked by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), just two months after Bayer and Orion reported … Read more