Category: Prevention

Your father had prostate cancer. Maybe your brother too. Does that mean you are next? Not necessarily. A man with a brother who was diagnosed has about three times the chance of developing it, yet only around 10% of prostate cancers are truly inherited. Knowing your family history, and acting on it, is one of the best ways to stay ahead. keep reading

What if one of the biggest steps toward protecting the prostate starts at the dinner table? In a landmark study, men who followed a vegan diet, regular walks and stress reduction saw their PSA drop 4%, while PSA rose 6% in men who made no changes. Now the NCCN's 2026 survivorship guidelines say healthy living can lower the chance of some cancers coming back. keep reading

Most Americans say they eat well, yet nearly three quarters of the U.S. food supply is ultra-processed. A 2026 study adds prostate cancer to the list of risks tied to these foods, and another found that cutting back may ease symptoms of depression and anxiety, a welcome bonus for men facing the stress of a new diagnosis. keep reading

Guadeloupe, a small Caribbean island, has the highest prostate cancer incidence in the world, more than double the U.S. rate. Statistics like that aren't just trivia; they point toward causes. Pulled together by the World Cancer Research Fund, the global data keeps landing on the same message: excess body fat and poor diet raise risk, and healthier habits can lower it. keep reading

Smoking raises prostate cancer risk by 40–60% — most men know that. But what about the air outside your door? A Canadian study found that two common pollutants, PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide, are linked to higher PCa risk even in men who've never smoked. And a 2025 European report warns a far broader chemical threat is quietly building. keep reading

Evidence shows that lifestyle changes like plant-based eating, regular activity, and stress management can influence prostate cancer outcomes and even affect gene expression. Studies indicate these habits may slow disease progression and offer additional health benefits. keep reading

Despite recent headlines, ibuprofen isn’t a proven shield against prostate cancer. While anti-inflammatory drugs have sparked scientific curiosity, current studies remain inconclusive on whether these over-the-counter meds actually lower prostate cancer risk. Instead, day-to-day habits like diet, exercise, and regular checkups still play a bigger role in staying healthy. keep reading

Recent research reveals that men with non-metastatic prostate cancer benefit from diets like Mediterranean and plant-based, enjoying improved quality of life and lower mortality risks. In contrast, a Western diet increases both prostate cancer and all-cause mortality. keep reading

Prostate cancer is a global disease, but not uniformly so. In fact, the incidence rates vary widely from one nation or region to another. Because of this, researchers have been very interested in the possibility that environmental and lifestyle factors could play a role in either promoting or preventing prostate cancer. Chief among these factors is nutrition, especially fruits and vegetables... keep reading

It’s hard to ignore an advertising pitch backed up by numbers. That’s why people in sales and marketing use statistics. It’s called numerical persuasion, and it can influence your choices and decisions. If you’ve ever heard a toothpaste ad claiming that nine out of ten dentists recommend this brand, you know what I’m talking about. keep reading