The frequent need to get out of bed at night to urinate has a name, nocturia, and according to recent research, a significant proportion of older men suffer from it. A study published in the Journal of Urology found that 21 percent of adult men have the condition. Incidences of nocturia increase dramatically with age. After examining the medical records of nearly 5,300 men, the study's authors determined that more than 55 percent of men 75-years-old or older have nocturia, compared to just 8 percent of men between the ages of 20 and 34.

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It is rarely contested that tomatoes are good for you. In the wake of recent scientific inquiry, however, researchers are saying that tomatoes may be better for health and well-being than previously thought.

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Researchers at Duke University have discovered why blood levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) go up as prostate cancer takes hold in the body. Published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, their results suggested that the interaction of antibodies in the blood with cancer cell receptors stimulates the production of PSA, which in turn encourages more cancer growth.

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If you want to decrease your chances of prostate problems, then studies indicate a diet loaded with certain fruits and vegetables may be your best bet. Researchers analyzed comprehensive data from various trials and concluded that antioxidant- and flavonoid-rich sources like tomatoes, citrus fruits, berries, onions and carrots have anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Oncologist and behavioral scientist Lorenzo Cohen associated stress counseling prior to prostatectomy, or full removal of the of the gland, with higher post-operative levels of immune cells in the blood.

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An international team of oncologists has suggested that a common form of prostate cancer treatment may actually increase the subsequent risk of colon cancer.

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Researchers have already suggested that taking saw palmetto supplements may help reduce prostate inflammation and increase urethral flow. For more severe conditions, like prostate cancer, nanoparticles may deliver targeted doses of medicine.

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In a recent study, scientists from The University of Warwick and The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) discovered that men who have long index fingers may be at a lower risk of developing prostate cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer found in men.

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Research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has determined that men with prostate cancer who exercise daily, even for very brief periods, have a lower overall risk of dying from the disease than those who don’t.

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A recent study has associated the discovery of three small genetic markers in men with the increased risk of developing the disease.

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It’s embarrassing. It’s annoying. It’s exasperating. And it’s controllable. We’re talking about the distressing inconvenience of the side effects associated with prostate problems. This often means midnight treks to the bathroom to pee, pain when you start and end urination and dribbling when you’re done. It can be frustrating when nothing you do seems to help, no matter how careful you try to be.

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Taking herbal supplements that contain extract of saw palmetto may contribute to a healthy prostate and urinary tract, the UK Daily Mail reports.

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A form of prostate cancer therapy may lead to bone decay, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Over the course of one year, a team of investigators monitored 26 prostate cancer patients who were being treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), which may cause bone degeneration. Throughout the trial, the participants received regular measurements of their sex steroid levels, bone mineral density and bone turnover markers.

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Colonoscopies may prove beneficial for men with prostate cancer, according to findings presented at the annual American College of Gastroenterology Meeting.

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Melanoma cell growth may be prevented by white blood cells that protect the lungs, according to findings published in the journal Cancer Research.

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