Using aspirin may significantly lower mens PSA levels and interfere with the ability of doctors to monitor prostate cancer, a new study suggests. Researchers at Vanderbilt University say that the effects of aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on PSA a blood protein that helps indicate prostate problems may interfere with diagnosis. After
Although empirical studies have long confirmed a link between obesity and diabetes, doctors have not been sure what exactly caused that detrimental relationship. Now, researchers may have an answer. A study conducted at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne, Australia has demonstrated that fat tissue is a site of inflammatory cells that may
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.
You probably know antioxidants can help destroy free radicals that damage cells promote the growth of healthy cells and protect cells against premature aging. One powerhouse antioxidant is lycopeneand its naturally present in your blood, liver, adrenal glands, lungs, prostate and skin. Lycopene has long been shown to help fight eye diseases like cataracts and
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, If youre a woman approaching menopause yearsyou may be all too familiar with night sweats hot flashes and mood swings. If youre considering hormone replacement therapybe sure to read this weeks Monday Edition of Health News Weekly. Ill tell you how this treatment might have serious consequences for your heart health Youll
Individuals who suffer from painful digestive troubles may not always need to take risky prescription drugs to find relief. Instead, they may turn to alternative health resources to treat their condition without the chance of experiencing harmful side effects. Patients who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may want to try hypnotherapy as a cure,
A new study has found an alternative hormone that can benefit women who are going through menopause, according to findings presented at The Endocrine Societys annual meeting. In fact, a different form of progesterone may help these women experience fewer hot flashes and night sweats. During the three-month trial, more than 100 women who were
Current research suggests theres a 50 percent chance youll experience prostate problems by the time you reach 60. In fact, by your 65th birthday, you most likely have an enlarged prostate alreadywhether you know it or not! If you feel sudden urges to pee more often experience a dribble of urine when you thought youd
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Its no secret that heart attacks can be brutal killers. But many folks dont know that plaquethe rotting cholesterol sticking to your artery wallsis usually the culprit. Plaque narrows the arteries leading to your heart raises your blood pressure causes your heart muscle to strain and can ultimately cause heart death. But
Roz Roscoe A recent announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered manufacturers of unapproved topical ointments and eye salt solutions containing the ingredient papain to stop producing and marketing these products. The agency order comes in the wake of reports of allergic reactions that produced heart palpitations and a drop in blood