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Monthly Archives: December 2010

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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Prostate Cancer Tumor Size Linked to Body Weight

by Editor on December 30 Leave the first comment

In men who have prostate cancer, the size of their tumor has a direct correlation to their body weight, according to a study conducted by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital. After evaluating 3,327 men who had had their prostate glands removed via robotic prostatectomy, the investigators reported that men who have the highest body mass… Continue Reading »


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Cancer Causing Food Additives to Avoid

by Editor on December 26 Leave the first comment

While the FDA may think some of these additives are safe, known carcinogens are still being allowed to be used in the manufacture of foods and drinks. These are additives you should subtract from your diet immediately. Acesulfame-K: This artificial sweetener is about 200 times sweeter than sugar. Since 1998, the FDA has allowed this… Continue Reading »


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The Prostate Test: A Laughing Matter Until It’s No Laughing Matter

by Editor on December 25 Leave the first comment

You’ve probably heard jokes or perhaps even told a few about getting a prostate test or going for a prostate cancer screening. But considering that one in six men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, getting a prostate test is no laughing matter. Let’s face it: people poke fun at the… Continue Reading »


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It Was Benign, but Almost Killed Him-BPH and Kidney Failure

by Editor on December 21 Leave the first comment

After having symptoms for 5 years and unable to afford the cost of surgery, his enlarged (non cancerous) prostate eventually lead to kidney failure and a near death experience. Read more


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UCR Scientists Identify Pomegranate Juice Components That Could Stop Prostate Cancer From Spreading

by Editor on December 12 Leave the first comment

RIVERSIDE, Calif.  Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have identified components in pomegranate juice that both inhibit the movement of cancer cells and weaken their attraction to a chemical signal that promotes the metastasis of prostate cancer to the bone. The research could lead to new therapies for preventing cancer metastasis. Read more


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Fourteen Benefits of a Pomegranate for Prostate & General Health

by Editor on December 7 Leave the first comment

Once considered an exotic fruit, the pomegranate has soared to the top of the healthful foods chart. This shrub or small tree that is a native of the Middle East and Asia produces pomegranate fruit that can present a challenge because of its hard outer covering, which protects the nutrient-rich pulp and seeds. If you… Continue Reading »


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Institute of Medicine (IOM) New Recommendations on Vitamin D Intake

by Editor on December 2 Leave the first comment

Experts convened by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) have issued the Vitamin D and Calcium 2010 Report setting new recommendations for the intake of vitamin D for Americans and Canadians. Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) were set at 600 IU for people aged 1 to 70 and at 800 IU for those aged 71 and older…. Continue Reading »


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Combination BPH Drug Treatments May Offer Better Results

by Editor on December 2 Leave the first comment

For men who decide to use medication for their BPH symptoms, combination treatment may be an option. The results of a four-year study (CombAT, or Combination of Avodart and Tamsulosin) found that while use of either Avodart (dutasteride) or tamsulosin (Flomax) alone provided symptom relief, men who took a combination of the two BPH drugs… Continue Reading »


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