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Health Warning Signs Men Should Not Ignore
Your health level can considerably change as you age. In the case of men, there can be certain changes that may happen to their bodies that eventually turn out to be serious conditions. This do not just happen overnight. There are certain warning signs that these conditions may display over the years but most men [...]
Coffee May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk
Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health reported that men who drink coffee regularly also seem to have a lower risk of developing a lethal form of prostate cancer. Additionally, the lower risk was evident in men who drink either regular or decaffeinated coffee. The study was published in the May 17 online edition [...]
Cholesterol Levels May Affect Prostate Cancer Risk
Low cholesterol levels seems to be more associated with heart health. But recent research suggests that low cholesterol levels may also have an effect in lowering prostate cancer risks in men. Two studies seem to indicate that cholesterol levels may have an effect on such cancer risks.One study done by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University which involved 5,586 men aged 55 and older belonging to the placebo group of another federal cancer prevention study started in the 1990’s. The study sh…
Signs of Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is actually treatable. “If it’s found early, there’s a 98 to 99 percent survival rate,” says Rob Seaver, of the Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation. For a quick self-check, gently roll each testicle between your thumb and fingers and feel for any small lumps. You should also watch out for the following medical problems:Testicular torsionThis is a condition characterized by a twisted spermatic cord (made of arteries, veins, and nerves) from which the testicle hangs. If t…
Statin May Help Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer
Researchers over at Mayo Clinic have announced that the use of statin (a type of drug that lowers cholesterol) may also reduce the risk of prostate cancer. The Minnesota-based team utilized data from 2,427 men with ages between 40 and 79, and has enrolled them in the Olmsted County Study of Urinary Symptoms and Health Status among Men. The 19-year-long study had the patients underwent a detailed clinic exam, including prostate specific antigen (PSA) measurements. These PSA levels are then measur…
Prostate Cancer Linked to Promiscuity
Sexually active men have prostate cancer riskThe idea of men having more than one sexual partner might be seen as macho and very modern but no matter how much of a conqueror that type of man may seem to others, the fact remains that sexually active men with more than one sexual partner are more prone to prostate cancer later in life. A link has been established between promiscuity and cancer. Several studies have been able to uncover that sexual promiscuity has become a leading factor in contrac…
What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate Cancer has been a hot topic in cancer research, looking for ways to prevent prostate cancer through diet and medication. Over 230,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 30,000 of them die from it. Before we learn the latest on prostate cancer prevention, here are some facts about your prostate.What is a prostate gland?The prostate is a gland about the size of a walnut and found inside men’s bodies, between the penis and the bladder. Its main function is to provide seminal fluid…
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