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Drinking Milk May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk

by Editor on January 2 Leave the first comment

A new study led by Johanna E. Torfadottir from the University of Iceland analyzed 8,894 men that were born between 1907 and 1935 and came from different areas of Iceland where regular milk consumption varied based on availability in the area. They followed these men for 24 years. Their study results showed that those men… Continue Reading »


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One More Reason to Avoid Fake Viagra

by Editor on December 8 Leave the first comment

As if there are not enough reasons to avoid fake drugs and medications new evidence now shows the existence of paint and rat poison in fake erectile dysfunction pills. Fraudsters use commercial-grade paint to mimic the erectile dysfunction drug’s trademark blue color, and then pack the pills with toxins like boric acid, speed, and even… Continue Reading »


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Mice Exposed to BPA Less Attractive to Females

by James Craig on July 7 Leave the first comment

A growing body of evidence has linked exposure to the chemical BPA (Bisphenol-A) to all manner of illness including prostate cancer and now it seems if you are exposed to BPA (if you are a male mouse that is), then your chances of attracting a female just became a lot worse. Bisphenol A (BPA) is… Continue Reading »


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Selenium and Prostate Cancer Risk

by Dr. Geo Espinosa, N.D., L.Ac, CNS, RH (AHG) on May 29 Leave the first comment

New research from the Institute for Transdisciplinary Health Research, in Berlin, casts more doubt over long-established claims made for the powers of selenium. The Cochrane Systematic Review of fifty-five previous studies focused on evidence of links between selenium exposure and cancer risk including prostate cancer. The review of the results of studies led the researchers to conclude that… Continue Reading »


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BPH Drug Dutasteride (Avodart) and Prostate Cancer

by Deborah Mitchell on March 16 Leave the first comment

Results of a four-year study show that men who took dutasteride (Avodart), a drug commonly prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), were less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. However, men taking dutasteride who did develop prostate cancer were more likely to have more deadly tumors—those with a high Gleason score—than men who took… Continue Reading »


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Soda Coloring May Increase Risk of Cancer

by Denise Reynolds RD LD/N on March 1 Leave the first comment

If you are a soda drinker, it may be time to rethink your drink.  An advocacy organization has brought to light some studies that indicate that the caramel coloring used in dark soft drinks and some foods are known to be carcinogens in mice and rats.  The Center for Science in the Public Interest is… Continue Reading »


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Is Coffee Good for Men’s Health?

by Editor on February 22 Leave the first comment

Is coffee a beverage that is good for men’s health, or is it harmful? When it comes to prostate health, coffee and the caffeine and other components it contains can be troublesome for men who have BPH, but if your concern is prostate cancer, coffee and caffeine appear to be safe for now, according to… Continue Reading »


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Vitamin E – The Good and The Bad for Prostate Health

by Editor on January 28 Leave the first comment

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant whose main tasks are to fight free radical production and activity and to help with immune system functioning, cell signaling, and metabolism. The form of vitamin E used in most studies and found in most supplements is alpha-tocopherol. However, recent research has shown that gamma-tocopherol may help fight prostate… Continue Reading »


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Cycling and Prostatitis

by Editor on January 12 Leave the first comment

La Mondiale’s Cyril Dessel has pulled out of the Tour de San Luis in Argentina and will be sidelined for a month and a half with a urinary infection. The French rider has acute prostatitis, an inflammation of the prostate gland, and has been told by the team doctor he must stay off his bike… Continue Reading »


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Chondroitin and Prostate Cancer

by Editor on December 31 Leave the first comment

Chondroitin is a major constituent of cartilage, which provides structure, holds onto water and nutrients, and otherwise helps keep the cartilage healthy. In people who have osteoarthritis, the body loses chondroitin as the cartilage erodes, thus some individuals take chondroitin sulfate supplements to relieve symptoms of the disease and possibly slow its progression. A few… Continue Reading »


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