Health News Archives

Chemo Break Benefits Some Men With Prostate Cancer
Findings suggest treatment 'holidays' improve quality of life for patients

Obese Men With Prostate Cancer Face Higher Death Risk
Study finds 2.6-fold increase in chance of dying compared to normal-weight men

Health Tip: Symptoms of Enlarged Prostate
Occur in most men as they age

Prostate Treatment Costs Substantial and Sustained
Study finds average 5-year tab for management is $42,570

Faulty Gene Doubles Risk of Prostate Cancer
Missing sections of CHEK2 material fail to alert body to DNA damage, study finds

Obesity Affects Prostate Cancer Screens
Higher BMI suggests fat decreases amount of circulating PSA, study finds

Prostate Drug Use May Mean Cataract Surgery Change
Flomax and other alpha-blockers may cause 'floppy iris syndrome,' but experts say simple eye drop change is all that's needed

Altering Fatty Acid Intake May Help Fight Prostate Cancer
In mouse study, a balanced diet reduced PSA levels

Saw Palmetto Won’t Ease Enlarged Prostate
Rigorous study shows the herbal supplement doesn't improve on placebo

PSA Test Might Not Save Lives
Study found screening for prostate cancer made no difference in survival rates