Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) believe they have discovered why vigorous exercise lowers the risk of prostate cancer progression. While previous studies have indicated that vigorous exercise is associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer progression, they did not identify why this benefit occurred. Now, a research team has identified… Continue Reading »
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Study Questions Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer
A warning to men considering a pricey new treatment for prostate cancer called proton therapy: Research suggests it might have more side effects than traditional radiation does. A study of Medicare records found that men treated with proton beams later had one-third more bowel problems, such as bleeding and blockages, than similar men given conventional… Continue Reading »
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Vitamin D Linked to Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer
High levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream has been linked to a lower risk of colorectal cancer. Among the findings in the new study was the observation that vitamin D levels interacted with specific areas of the vitamin D receptor gene, with increased vitamin D levels linked to even greater reductions in the risk… Continue Reading »
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Walnuts May Help Fight Prostate Cancer
It may be time to make walnuts a regular part of your diet if you want to help fight prostate cancer. A new study from researchers in California notes that feeding mice the equivalent of 3 ounces of walnuts per day resulted in a 50% reduction in the size of prostate cancer tumors and a… Continue Reading »
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Green Tea, Onions and Olive Leaf Help Fight Heart Disease
Green tea, onions, and olive leaf extract: no, it’s not a recipe but it is a list of natural substances that can help fight heart disease by assisting with weight loss and obesity. A researcher from the University of Southern Queensland reported that green tea and other foods fed to rats experienced a decline in… Continue Reading »
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Green Tea Helps Prevent Prostate Cancer in Men with High-Grade PIN
Men with high-grade PIN (prostate intraepithelial neoplasia) are at significant risk of developing prostate cancer within one year of undergoing a repeat prostate biopsy. It may be possible to safely and effectively reduce the risk of prostate cancer by taking green tea catechins, according to a study published in Cancer Research. Read more
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Erectile Dysfunction Drug Seized From Flight
A pair of socks, a change of underwear and 63 pounds of erectile dysfunction drug. Those were the contents of a man’s luggage as he attempted to enter Los Angeles International Airport from Seoul, South Korea, earlier this month, officials said. “We’ve seen small quantities before, but we’ve never seen 63 pounds,” said Jaime Ruiz… Continue Reading »
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Mexicans Rate 2nd in World for Sexual Activity
Erectile dysfunction affects an estimated 6 million men in Mexico, but only 15 percent have sought treatment for ED, according to a recent Eli Lilly study. And, according to the study, sex happens to be even more important for Mexicans, on average, than the rest of the world. Fifty-six percent of Mexicans over age 33… Continue Reading »
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Association of Overactive Bladder and C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Results of a recent study show a consistent association of increasing C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and incontinence/overactive bladder (OAB) among both men and women. The results support the hypothesis for the role of inflammation in the development of OAB and a possible role for anti-inflammatory agents in the treatment of incontinence. Read more
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