Recent Health Blog | Prostate Health PostsProstate Cancer May Not Need Treatmentby Aimee Amodio04 Sep 2009 10:30 AMThanks to advanced screening techniques, millions of men have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Back in 1986, a prostate-cancer specific antigen (PSA) blood test gave doctors a new way to check for tumors and catch them relatively early. But not all of them may need aggressive treatment. Statins May Help Fight Prostate Cancerby Aimee Amodio08 May 2009 11:47 AMSeveral recent studies took a look at how cholesterol-fighting statins could help men with prostate cancer... and the results are encouraging. Treating Mild BHP at Homeby Aimee Amodio02 May 2008 04:23 PMBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a gradual enlargement of the prostate that can put pressure on the urethra. That pressure leads to increased urination. Often, BPH is treated with medication that relaxes inflamed muscles. Some cases are treated with surgery that removes part of the prostate. Do Men Get Hot Flashes Too?by Aimee Amodio15 Jun 2007 02:31 PMBelieve it or not, some men can be just as troubled by hot flashes as some women. For women, hot flashes usually come in association with menopause. Menopause is when estrogen levels drop in a woman's body, causing all sorts of changes. Veggies Can Help Reduce The Risk of Prostate Problemsby Aimee Amodio03 Mar 2007 03:50 PMA study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that eating lots of vegetables can reduce your risk of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Benign prostate hyperplasia is a non-cancerous condition. The prostate becomes enlarged, causing problems with urine flow. Talking To Your Doctor About Prostate Cancerby Aimee Amodio22 Feb 2007 08:09 PMA diagnosis of prostate cancer can be frightening. The shock of the doctor's words may make you feel unsettled, nervous, or angry. You might not think to ask certain important questions -- I know my brain shuts down when I hear the word "cancer". Botox May Relieve Prostate Problemsby Aimee Amodio19 Aug 2006 03:26 PMYou've heard about Botox being used cosmetically, but a recent study indicates that Botox may be useful for treating an enlarged prostate gland in men! The study was funded by Allergan, the drug company that makes Botox. Calculate Your Prostate Cancer Riskby Aimee Amodio17 Aug 2006 03:19 PMAccording to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second leading cancer killer in men. An estimated one out of every six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives. More than thirty thousand men die from prostate cancer in the United States each year. Natural Remedies for Prostate Problemsby Aimee Amodio04 May 2006 04:58 PMIt's almost unavoidable, men: as you age, you will probably experience some issues thanks to an enlarged prostate. Don't panic. Prostate Healthby Aimee Amodio04 May 2006 04:42 PMOkay, gentlemen... time to talk about a somewhat delicate subject: prostate health. Think about how many times you got up last night to hit the bathroom. Have you been waking up more frequently for bathroom visits lately? You may need a prostate check. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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