Category: Prostate Health

Your prostate has a secret line of defense that scientists only just discovered. Specialized immune cells called T cells travel to the prostate and stay there for months or years, standing guard against infection. Now researchers believe the same process that protects mouse prostates may apply to humans, and it could open a new door in prostate cancer treatment. keep reading

Half of all men will deal with prostatitis at some point. The problem? Its symptoms — pelvic pain, urinary trouble, elevated PSA — can look almost identical to prostate cancer on standard tests. Before rushing to a biopsy, there's a better path: 3T multiparametric MRI can tell the difference with high accuracy and no needles required. keep reading

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that do far more than help with digestion. New research suggests an imbalanced gut microbiome, driven by diet, may quietly raise prostate cancer risk through inflammation and immune system disruption. keep reading

How much does a good night's sleep matter for prostate health? Research links disrupted circadian rhythms—whether from late-night screen time or years of shift work—to higher prostate cancer risk. Even small changes to sleep habits might offer unexpected protection for both prostate and overall health. keep reading

For decades, the prostate was thought to be a sterile organ, but recent discoveries reveal a unique microbial community at play. Certain bacteria found in prostate tissue may spark inflammation, influence cancer risk, and even shape treatment strategy, suggesting that diet and gut health are more connected to prostate cancer than many realize. keep reading

The “Prostate 8” program highlights eight lifestyle habits—from eating cruciferous vegetables and cooked tomatoes to avoiding whole milk—that research suggests may help men with prostate cancer improve outcomes. Together, these choices may reduce risks and restore a sense of control. keep reading

Emerging research links circadian rhythm disruption with prostate cancer risk. From shift work to blue light at night, modern habits may be harming prostate health. Fortunately, evidence shows that better sleep hygiene can lower risks and improve outcomes for men facing treatment. keep reading

In 2020, an editorial in a medical journal observed, “As the Internet is now an established platform and easily accessible, patients are increasingly seeking information from websites out of curiosity and for additional questions pertaining to their health condition.”[i] Well, sure. What could be more efficient than sitting in front of your home or office keep reading

“Fake news.” It’s a term that creates more uncertainty than clarity. If everyone started labeling everything as fake news, how can anyone tell fact from fiction? And yet, we are increasingly bombarded with medical “facts” as we enter disease search terms in our search engines and smartphone apps. The abundance of information is amplified by keep reading

A January 2024 journal article begins, “Yoga is widely used as a therapeutic approach to enhance physical and mental well-being, addressing various biophysiological issues.”[i] It may sound rather generic, but the paper is actually about prostate health. Its authors call for new clinical studies on how yoga may help men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) keep reading