Category Archives: Men’s Health

The epidemic of obesity in America is of such grave concern because of the direct effects on chronic disease and death. Obesity causes cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and now evidence shows a direct link to certain cancers. For years, … Continue reading →

In the last five years pomegranate has received acclaim as one of the most antioxidant packed fruits available on the planet. For many pomegranate is a fad and the latest craze, but more and more research is providing strong evidence … Continue reading →

Is homosexuality due to genetics or social influence? This has been one of the hotest debates in science and medicine over the last two decades. The fraternal birth order theory was developed after numerous studies supported evidence that the more … Continue reading →

A study released this June in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that total folate or folic acid intake may help slow the progression of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the number two cause of death in men due to … Continue reading →

The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is commonly used to screen for enlarged prostate and prostate cancer in men. Recent studies have shown that obesity may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer. Now research reports that the PSA test may be less accurate in overweight and obese men.
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Low levels of sex hormones are typically found in obese men, and predict the development of insulin resistance and diabetes. Now research reports that weight loss and weight maintenance improves sex hormone levels in obese men.
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New research links prostate cancer to high cholesterol according to a study published in the journal Annals of Oncology this year. The study confirms what had been previously proposed from animal studies.
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A recent study from Canada examined the effects of soy protein and soy isoflavones on lipid profiles in young men.
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Lower urinary tract syndrome (LUTS) is common in older men. LUTS symptoms include frequent and urgent urination and weak urinary stream. Previous studies suggest that LUTS may be caused by oxidative stress (free radical cell damage) and inflammation. Antioxidants neutralize … Continue reading →

The cell study, published in Carcinogenesis (2006, vol 27, no 1), investigated the effect of 1,25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (the active form of vitamin D in the body) on three groups of proteases involved in tumor invasion, in three different prostate cancer cell lines.
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Hereditary hypotrichosis simplex is a form of hair loss caused by hair follicle miniaturization. In hair follicle miniaturization the hair follicles shrink and thin, replacing thick hair with fine hair. This is also seen in male-pattern hair loss, known as … Continue reading →

One of the causes of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is due to the damaging effects of DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT is a potent androgen in hair follicles and is derived directly from the male hormone testosterone. Now research reports that … Continue reading →

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical found in plastic products and canned foods. BPA has been found to produce birth defects and developmental abnormalities in mice. In humans, BPA may mimic the body’s hormones and disrupt reproductive systems. Now research … Continue reading →

Seeds from your Halloween pumpkin are not only tasty, they may also have prostate health benefits. Pumpkin has a long history of being used in Korea and other Asian countries as a folk medicine. Now research reports that pumpkin seeds … Continue reading →

More than half of men over age 50 have male-pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). One of the causes of hair loss is believed to be due to the damaging effects of DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT is a potent androgen in hair follicles … Continue reading →

A study published in the Journal of the Indian Medical Association in February 2005 evaluated the safety and efficacy of Prostina for treating BPH.
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This study, presented at the May 21-26, 2005 annual meeting of the American Urological Association in San Antonio, Texas, investigated whether body mass index (BMI) is a predictor of prostate cancer (CaP).
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Research suggests that obesity may adversely affect a man’s fertility.  Sperm motility, the percentage of spermatozoa moving actively forward, is used to predict fertility. Now research reports that obesity is linked with lower sperm motility. The study also found that … Continue reading →

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical found in plastic products and canned foods. BPA has been found to produce birth defects and developmental abnormalities in mice. BPA may adversely affect sperm count and prostate and breast tissue development, as well … Continue reading →

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is closely linked with heart disease.  The MTHFR gene  677T mutation is often found in people with heart disease.  Higher levels of homocysteine are also linked with the MTHFR gene C677T mutation. Homocysteine is a toxic amino … Continue reading →

An earlier study done by researchers at Bonn and Dusseldorf Universities found the first hair loss gene inherited through the maternal X-chromosome. This discovery helped explain the similarity in hair loss between men and their maternal grandfathers. Now a study … Continue reading →

The dietary carotenoids, lycopene, alpha-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin are known for their antioxidant support. New research has studied these nutrients, in hopes that they would reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men.
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