Fat is fat, right? Well, not exactly. All fat is not alike. It may surprise you to learn that there are two different kinds of fat, and one of them may actually increase the risk of prostate cancer... keep reading

If you’re a guy and you eat breads, grains, meat, poultry, fish and eggs, you are probably getting all the selenium your body needs. Selenium, a trace element that supports several bodily wellness functions, occurs naturally in many foods.... keep reading

We all love to see a dramatic win. Such moments are memorable. Who can forget the six NBA championships achieved by the Chicago Bulls “dream team” of Jordan, Pippen and Rodman? Or the perfect-10 Olympics vault that earned petite Mary Lou Retton a gigantic gymnastics victory? Competition is the stuff that winners are made of. keep reading

As the search continues for the perfect noninvasive diagnostic test for prostate cancer (PCa), investigators are exploring various ways to analyze urine. I want to describe three unique methods that are currently being tested. According to a Johns Hopkins article, dogs may have a new way to be man’s best friend. They can detect PCa keep reading

American film audiences have an appetite for horror films. Psychologists and other researchers say the adrenaline rush brings a kind of enjoyment, and at the same time we’re in a safe place for learning how to deal with scary situations. The thrills and chills come as we watch sociopaths, monsters, aliens and more; but when keep reading

There’s a time and a place for discussion before making a decision, but a doctor’s visit prior to a PSA blood draw is not the time or the place. The current recommendation is as follows: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that men ages 55 to 69 years discuss the possible benefits and keep reading

I’m optimistically predicting a U.S. revolution in prostate biopsies. In some European countries, it has already begun, but on this side of Atlantic we’re still playing catch-up. In our country, the PSA blood test has been a two-edged sword. On the one hand, it has undoubtedly saved lives by red-flagging suspiciously high PSA results; therefore, keep reading

Certain foods with cardiac and neurological benefits are also linked with reduced risk of prostate cancer, which is reassuring. However, that good old standby for bone and dental health, calcium, may not be as great for prostate health... keep reading

Can you think of a time when you experienced an unexpected negative occurrence from some decision or action on your part? Hopefully it wasn’t a huge impact and was easily corrected. However, history is littered with large-scale tragedies stemming from what seemed like a good idea at the time. For example, Chairman Mao’s campaign to keep reading

We all know that high cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease, right? But guess what – it’s a risk factor for prostate cancer as well. And not just prostate cancer; studies have linked high total cholesterol (“good” plus “bad” cholesterol) with cancer of the colon, testicles and rectum... keep reading