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If you are man with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) and you need surgery, you and your urologist have a variety of surgical options from which to choose. Results of a recent survey of urologists found that of a dozen surgical techniques for BPH, urologists prefer open prostatectomy and TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) over others. [...]
As winter and spring fade away, high summer temperatures are just around the corner, and with them could be a greater risk of developing urinary tract infections and other renal conditions. A study recently appearing in the American Journal of Epidemiology reported an association between rising average temperatures and an increased risk of being hospitalized for [...]
The incidence and death rates of certain cancers have typically been much lower among Asian populations when compared with those in North America, Europe, and Australia. Now a new study finds rising cancer deaths—especially prostate cancer and breast cancer–among Asians that correlate with their transition to a Western diet. Let’s look at prostate cancer statistics. [...]
If you thought testosterone therapy was just for boosting sexual performance or building muscle, be prepared to add another benefit to the list. Results of four small trials showed that testosterone therapy improved exercise ability in patients with heart failure, and provided other benefits as well. Testosterone is a hormone that is generally viewed as [...]
Are flavonoid-rich foods like berries, apples, and tea a regular part of your diet? If not, it’s time to include them, as a new study shows these phytonutrients can reduce a man’s risk—but not a woman’s–of developing Parkinson’s disease by about 40%. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease diagnosed in 50,000 to 60,000 people in the [...]
It seems like an unlikely fit: an antifungal medication may help men who have hormone resistant prostate cancer. Yet that is the finding from a small clinical study reported at the recent American Association for Cancer Research meeting. The antifungal drug is itraconazole, an oral medication used to treat fungal infections that originate in the [...]
If you are looking for exercise that can improve both cardiovascular function and muscle strength, you may be surprised to learn that tai chi fits the bill. In fact, the authors of a new study explain that tai chi “would be a preferred mode of training for older persons” who want to achieve healthy arteries [...]
New research indicates that when estrogen and tobacco smoke get together, the relationship is not a positive one. Scientists at Fox Chase Cancer Center have reported that estrogen is converted into toxic substances in the mouse lung, and these toxin levels increased when they were exposed to tobacco smoke, leading the way to lung cancer. [...]
Turn up the heat and boost your heart health: that’s the message from a new study on capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, also known as cayenne peppers. Experts at the 243rd National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society explained that capsaicin benefits the heart in several ways. Previous studies have noted other [...]
NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin do not provide protection against BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and the associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), according to a new study in BJU International. A previous study had indicated aspirin might be helpful in reducing the risk of BPH and LUTS. The premise of the new [...]
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