Prostate Problems Health News

Warning signs often confused with other conditions

Analysis of 2 major trials on the prostate cancer screen shows it cuts men's risk of dying from the disease

20-year study found little difference in death rates, more complications with surgery

Hormone-based meds linked to higher blood sugar and 'bad' cholesterol levels in small study

1 in 3 older men still getting the screen; doctors divided over its value

Men aged 55 to 69 should discuss PSA blood screen with their doctor, expert panel recommends

Scanning might reduce unneeded biopsies and overtreatment, study suggests

However, medications like Propecia, Proscar may be tied to depression, study finds

Survival rates are all high, but watchful waiting is linked to some cancer spread, British study reports

Increase may be due to lax screening or more aggressive disease, experts say

Exercise also touted as an answer to 'nocturia'

Procedure partially blocks blood flow to the gland and appears to ease the night need, but skeptics exist

But men should not expect supplements to ward off fast-growing tumors, expert says

Seniors shouldn't be checked if they have less than 10 years to live, but study found almost 16 percent do