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Prostate health Category

Why Your Prostate Reading Could Be WRONG

By Layne Lowery • Mar 15th, 2010 • Category: Health Articles, Monday Edition Archive, Prostate health

It’s important for men to talk to their doctor about their prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels as it directly relates to your chances of abnormal prostate cell growth. However, if you regularly take over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen… then you could be at an increased risk of skewed PSA test results.

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Eliminating Acid Reflux Without Medication

By Steven Marsh • Mar 11th, 2010 • Category: Acidity, Health Articles, Health News, Prostate health, Thursday Edition

The symptoms of acid reflux, or heartburn, can be so severe for some that they are sometimes mistaken for a heart attack. As many as 60 million Americans suffer from it each month, but there are some all-natural ways to eliminate the problem without over-the-counter or prescription medications. Common food triggers include chocolate, orange juice, coffee, tomato-based sauces, wine and high-fat foods.

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Exercise May Be Beneficial to Prostate Cancer Patients

By Donna Parker • Feb 11th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Prostate health

Researchers have discovered that exercising at least 15 minutes a day may help reduce the risk of dying for prostate cancer patients. The study was presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention research conference, and scientists indicated that moderate levels of exercise can offer benefits to those fighting the disease.

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Gene May Play a Role in Prostate Cancer Aggression

By Donna Parker • Feb 2nd, 2010 • Category: Health News, Prostate health

Several physicians have touted the importance of older men getting their PSA levels checked to ensure their not at risk for prostate cancer. Now, a new study is suggesting there may be a gene function that could leave patients more at risk.

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Men: Could You Be Suffering From BPH?

By Layne Lowery • Jan 18th, 2010 • Category: Health Articles, Monday Edition Archive, Prostate health

The effects of an enlarged prostate can not only disturb your everyday activities, but it can lead to a more serious problem such as abnormal cell growth, which has been linked to prostate cancer. But with the right all-natural nutrients, your worst prostate symptoms may just disappear! To find out how to protect your health for decades to come, keep reading!

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PSA Levels Two Years After Radiation Treatment May Indicate Cancer Recurrence Chances

By Donna Parker • Jan 6th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Prostate health

A patient’s PSA level two years post-treatment may indicate the occurrence rate of their prostate cancer returning.

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Coffee Consumption May Prevent Prostate Cancer

By Donna Parker • Dec 10th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Prostate health

Men may want to consider drinking coffee as a new study reveals it could help cut prostate cancer risk.

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Study Shows Many With Prostate Cancer Don’t Need Immediate Treatment

By Steven Marsh • Dec 10th, 2009 • Category: Health Articles, Health News, Prostate health, Thursday Edition

Researchers have discovered a protein that could be used to distinguish between aggressive and non-aggressive forms of prostate cancer. The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, suggests that the presence of a protein, called Hsp-27, in cancer cells was an indicator that the disease will progress and require treatment.

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Prostate Size Evaluations May Not Predict Cancer Occurrence, As Once Believed

By Donna Parker • Nov 10th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Prostate health

A new study has found that a routine prostate size evaluation may not be as effective as once believed when screening for cancer.

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Low Cholesterol May Lead to Decreased Risk of Developing High-grade Prostate Cancer

By Better Health Research News Desk • Nov 6th, 2009 • Category: Cholesterol, Health News, Prostate health

It may be a good idea to use nutritional supplements such as niacin and soluble fiber to help lower cholesterol as a new study indicates that it may reduce the risk of developing a high-level of prostate cancer.

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There May be a New Excuse to Enjoy Candy Bars

By Donna Parker • Nov 5th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Heart health, Prostate health

The cocoa found in chocolate may be good for heart heatlh, according to a new report from usnews.com.

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New Study Shines Hope that Green Tea May Help Prevent Cancer

By Steven Marsh • Nov 5th, 2009 • Category: General health, Health News, Prostate health

A study in Cancer Prevention Research suggests that while some doctors have been reluctant to endorse the herbal supplement as a cancer preventer, more evidence is mounting to back up that notion.

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Study finds cell phones may weaken bones

By Mark McGhee • Nov 5th, 2009 • Category: Bone strength, Health News, Prostate health

A new study has found that people who wear their cell phones on their belts may have decreased bone density.

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Tai Chi May be an Alternative Way to Treat Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

By Donna Parker • Nov 4th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Joint Health, Prostate health

For those experiencing osteoarthritis pain in the knee, tai chi may be an alternative treatment for the discomfort.

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Pregnant Women May Want to Look for Alternative Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections

By Mark McGhee • Nov 4th, 2009 • Category: General health, Health News, Prostate health

For pregnant women experiencing urinary tract infections, it may be a good idea to look into alternative medicine as a recent study found that certain antibiotics might increase the risk of birth defects.

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