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Botox May Relieve Prostate Problems

You’ve heard about Botox being used cosmetically, but a recent study indicates that Botox may be useful for treating an enlarged prostate gland in men! The study was funded by Allergan, the drug company that makes Botox. And the results are encouraging! Botox injections into the prostate gland eased symptoms in three-quarters of men in the study! Researchers from the United States and Taiwan are excited about the results. A doctor from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center said that “Botox could represent a simple, safe, and effective treatment for enlarged prostate.” Millions of men in the United States suffer … Continue reading →

Calculate Your Prostate Cancer Risk

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second leading cancer killer in men. An estimated one out of every six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives. More than thirty thousand men die from prostate cancer in the United States each year. Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio have developed a prostate cancer risk calculator to help predict a man’s odds of developing prostate cancer. The research team believes their risk calculator can give a better look at the odds of developing prostate cancer than … Continue reading →

Natural Remedies for Prostate Problems

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It’s almost unavoidable, men: as you age, you will probably experience some issues thanks to an enlarged prostate. Don’t panic. An enlarged prostate doesn’t automatically mean prostate cancer; you may have an infection (or prostatitis) or just a natural enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia). The main symptom of prostate issues is increasingly frequent overnight bathroom trips. If you are waking up a lot more than you used to, you may want to talk to your doctor about a prostate check-up. You may be able to ease some of your prostate symptoms with a combination of nettle and saw palmetto. Both are … Continue reading →

Prostate Health

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Okay, gentlemen… time to talk about a somewhat delicate subject: prostate health. Think about how many times you got up last night to hit the bathroom. Have you been waking up more frequently for bathroom visits lately? You may need a prostate check. Your prostate is a gland about the size of a walnut that is pretty important to the reproductive system. It sits under your bladder, which is why you get up to use the bathroom a hundred times a night when the gland is inflamed. If you are experiencing prostate problems, don’t feel like you’re alone. Approximately fifty … Continue reading →