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(Wall Street Journal) August 1, 2009
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a sweeping bill designed to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, clearing the way for a vote by the full House in the fall.
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(NPR) July 27, 2009
Statistics show that the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a lobbying group that represents 32 brandname drug companies, and its member companies have spent $40 million lobbying Congress as the lawmakers work to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
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(CNN) July 27, 2009
Several studies have found that doctors treat patients differently depending on their race and body weight.
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(CNN) July 23, 2009
Black men get prostate cancer at an earlier age--and are twice as likely to die from it--and doctors say they want to know why.
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(Army Times) July 23, 2009
Researchers say the higher rates of breast cancer and prostate cancer may be linked to exposure to industrial chemicals and depleted uranium.
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(Reuters) July 16, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging approval for healthcare overhaul legislation currently moving through committees in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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(Atlanta Journal Constitution) July 16, 2009
Researchers say that adding hormone therapy and radiation treatment may help men with aggressive prostate cancer live longer than brachytherapy alone.
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(Forbes) July 15, 2009
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives want to define health care as a right and a responsibility for all Americans.
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(CNN Money) July 12, 2009
Unemployment rates are climbing and medical bills are mounting, forcing many American to pay their medical bills with credit cards.
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(HealthScout) July 9, 2009
Researchers say it does not cause cancer to be more aggressive--it just makes it easier to diagnose.
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(Kaiser Health News) July 2, 2009
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system.
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(BBC News) June 29, 2009
Carrots that are boiled first before being cut retain 25 percent more of their cancer-fighting nutrients than carrots that are cut first, then cooked, researchers say.
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(CNN) June 29, 2009
The average total wait time in an emergency room in the United States is four hours and three minutes, but experts say there are ways you can cut down your wait.
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(Times Online) June 25, 2009
Men's tendency to play down symptoms and adopt more unhealthy lifestyles makes them more than 40 percent more likely to die from cancer than women, researchers say.
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(ABC News) June 24, 2009
Patients are full of complaints about their doctors, but many doctors feel the same way about some of their patients.
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(HealthScout) June 23, 2009
According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results.
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(Los Angeles Times) June 22, 2009
U.S. drugmakers have agreed to pay out $80 million in discounts to seniors over the next decade in an effort to help pay for President Obama's healthcare reform plan.
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(HealthDay News) June 22, 2009
Men who take painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen may be helping their prostate health, but doctors say men shouldn't take the drugs for just this reason.
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(HealthScout) June 18, 2009
Men with moderately advanced prostate cancer may benefit from longer hormone treatment, two new studies have found.
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(CNN) June 18, 2009
A health reporter answers some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare reform to help you understand this process as it moves through Congress.
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(Kaiser Health News) June 17, 2009
Despite calls to stop the practice, executives from the insurance industry's top three insurers--UnitedHealth Group, Wellpoint, and Assurant--say they will continue to cancel the insurance policies of some sick patients.
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(ABC News) June 16, 2009
Experts discuss a hair loss drug that fights prostate cancer, a cough medicine that may increase the chances of conception, and seven other drugs that work to treat more than one condition.
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(CNN) June 15, 2009
President Obama told members of the American Medical Association (AMA) that imposing limits on medical malpractice lawsuits may be a "necessary part" of healthcare reform.
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(BBC News) June 15, 2009
The molecule spurs the growth of nerve endings in surrounding tissue, which in turn causes pain that is difficult for patients and their doctors to manage.
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(United Press International) June 12, 2009
In a recent study, British researchers found that only half of the people asked where their heart was could identity where it was located.
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(The Press Association) June 10, 2009
Treating men to a burst of bright light for thirty minutes every morning may help improve sexual dysfunction, a new study suggests.
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(U.S. News and World Report) June 8, 2009
Oncologists say there's a chance that antioxidant supplements reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, but they have found that patients keep taking them anyway.
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(CNN) June 8, 2009
A health reporter gives fives ways you can know if a medical discount or insurance plan is a scam.
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(United Press International) June 4, 2009
A diet high in fruits and vegetables but low in fat, calcium, and red meat may help prevent prostate cancer, researchers say.
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(CNN) May 28, 2009
Who has the right to make decisions about a child's medical needs--the parents, the doctors, or the courts?
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(HealthScout) May 28, 2009
According to a new report from the American Cancer Society, cancer death rates have continued to fall in the past 15 years.
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(United Press International) May 28, 2009
An experimental ultrasound treatment for prostate cancer may help treat the disease without increasing the risk of impotence and incontinence, researchers say.
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(HealthScout) May 28, 2009
Patients under 44 were three times more likely to die, study finds.
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(Forbes) May 27, 2009
Oncologists say the commonly used cancer drug Xeloda (capecitabine) can cause people to lose their fingerprints, and this may lead to problems entering the United States.
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(Reuters) May 26, 2009
Prescription drug advertisements have drawn fire for portraying healthy-looking, smiling patients while explaining benefits, and then rushing through or providing distractions when required risk information is given.
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(U.S. News and World Report) May 21, 2009
Men who take Flomax to treat an enlarged prostate face double the risk of complications during cataract surgery, a new study has found.
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(CNN) May 18, 2009
A health reporter gives five tips for getting health insurance coverage if you have a pre-existing medical condition, including using COBRA, finding assistance through your state, and becoming a "group of one."
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(HealthScout) May 18, 2009
According to a new study, a half a glass of wine or other alcohol beverage each day boosts men's life expectancy by five years.
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(CNN) May 17, 2009
A dose of ginger may reduce chemotherapy-related nausea, a new study suggests.
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(BBC News) May 14, 2009
Methods currently used to ID the aggressiveness of prostate cancer can find false positives, but researchers say a new urine test may change that.
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(National Institutes of Health) May 14, 2009
This national study is currently recruiting men age 45 and older who have symptoms of ED and BPH.
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(HealthScout) May 12, 2009
Older adults who are able to read, understand, and use health and medical information are happier, new research suggests.
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(U.S. Food and Drug Administration) May 7, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it is requiring manufacturers of two prescription topical testosterone gels, AndroGel and Testim, to include a boxed warning on the products’ labels after receiving reports of adverse effects in children accidentally exposed to the drugs.
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(The New York Times) May 7, 2009
A large clinical trial has found that the drug Avodart reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
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(HealthScout) April 30, 2009
A new method tested in mice could allow more potent cancer treatments with fewer side effects, researchers say.
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(HealthScout) April 29, 2009
Men should have a 'baseline' prostate cancer screen at 40, but yearly PSA may not be necessary, guidelines say.
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(CNBC) April 28, 2009
In a new study, the experimental cancer vaccine Provenge boosted the three-year survival of patients with advanced prostate cancer by 38 percent compared with a placebo.
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(HealthScout) April 27, 2009
Several new studies suggest that cholesterol-lowering statins help prevent prostate cancer and reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction.
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(The Associated Press) April 26, 2009
Canada became the third country to confirm human cases of swine flu Sunday as other nations considered wider measures to curb the spread of the virus.
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(Christian Science Monitor) April 26, 2009
Officials in the Obama administration are seeking to reassure an edgy public about a potential swine flu outbreak, stressing the need for patience and preparedness, not panic.
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(Huffington Post) April 26, 2009
Reporter Ben Sherwood offers this list of three ways you can protect yourself from the swine flu virus.
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(Medical News Today) April 23, 2009
Men have a higher risk of cancer recurrence, even if their original cancer seemed non-aggressive.
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(HealthScout) April 20, 2009
Progression-free survival is longer when treatment is aimed at specific tumor traits.
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(Medical News Today) April 20, 2009
Researchers say many doctors assume that pain is what keeps patients from sleeping well, but their study found that insomnia was a cause of pain, rather than a consequence of it.
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(The New York Times) April 15, 2009
Provenge, an experimental vaccine to treat advanced prostate cancer, "significantly prolonged" men's lives in a recent clinical trial, drugmaker Dendreon reports.
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(New York Times) April 15, 2009
Pills and capsules are the new wave in cancer treatment, but patients often are finding that their insurance companies refuse to pay for these medications.
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(Reuters) April 10, 2009
MDV3100 may slow tumor growth in men who don't respond to traditional androgen therapy.
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(National Public Radio) April 7, 2009
A cancer diagnosis can lead to debt and bankruptcy even if you’re insured, a new report has revealed.
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(United Press International) April 2, 2009
Scientists in Illinois say they've developed a cancer drug that is 200 times more effective than similar medications.
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(Reuters) April 1, 2009
Men who have "low risk" prostate cancer can safely delay treatment and use a "watchful waiting" method, researchers suggest.
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(The Associated Press) March 31, 2009
The drugstore chain Walgreens is offering free clinic visits to people who lose their jobs and health insurance through the end of this year.
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(Kroger.com) March 30, 2009
The recalled products may be contaminated with salmonella, Kroger officials say.
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(The Press Association) March 26, 2009
Men who eat fatty fish, such as salmon, have a lower risk of developing advanced prostate cancer, particularly among men who are genetically predisposed to the disease, a new study suggests.
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(CNN) March 19, 2009
A recent study by Consumer Reports has found that 28 percent of Americans have taken dangerous steps to cut the cost of their prescription medications.
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(HealthScout) March 19, 2009
Survey shows they suffer consequences of delaying doctor visits, filling prescriptions.
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(HealthScout) March 19, 2009
Two conflicting studies on the benefit of PSA tests have come out this week, leaving many patients and experts wondering about the best course of action.
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(ABC News) March 19, 2009
Veteran radio personality Don Imus has revealed that he has prostate cancer, and he believes that stress helped cause the disease.
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(HealthScout) March 18, 2009
In the wake of the sudden death Wednesday of actress Natasha Richardson, reports that she suffered critical brain damage after a seemingly minor fall on a Canadian ski slope on Tuesday have many people wondering how this could happen.
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(HealthScout) March 16, 2009
Too many choices along with confusing options are throwing up roadblocks to making the smartest decision, report says.
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(Boston Globe) March 11, 2009
Men who take a folic acid supplement may be three times more likely to develop prostate cancer than men who don't take the vitamin, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) March 11, 2009
The Supreme Court made the ruling based on a case involving a Vermont musician who lost her arm to an anti-nausea drug.
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(WKOWTV.com) March 11, 2009
Doctors say negative online reviews of their services can ruin their reputations, but consumer advocates say patients have a right to post reviews on their care.
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(CNN) March 10, 2009
According to experts, people lie to their doctors for a number of reasons, but keeping secrets from your doctor can endanger your health.
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(Los Angeles Times) March 10, 2009
A reporter answers some of the most common questions about how healthcare reform may--or may not--change the way you manage your health.
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(BBC News) March 9, 2009
Researchers say they’ve found the enzyme that causes cancer to metastasize.
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(The New York Times) March 5, 2009
In this article from The New York Times, doctor John Mulhall, author of Saving Your Sex Life: A Guide for Men With Prostate Cancer answers readers questions about prostate problems.
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(USA Today) February 26, 2009
Experts say that healthy men over the age of 55 may want to consider taking the drug finasteride.
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(HealthDay News) February 23, 2009
In a recent meeting with governors at the White House, President Barack Obama said his administration intends to distribute $15 billion within two days to help with states' Medicaid payments to the poor.
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(CNN) February 23, 2009
A reporter talks to experts about the best ways to deal with emergency medical personnel so that you and your symptoms are taken seriously.
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(HealthScout) February 23, 2009
A new study wants the FDA to mandate boxes that clearly state how well a medication works.
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(Renal and Urology News) February 19, 2009
A new study suggests that high levels of ionized calcium and total calcium in the body may increase the risk of dying from prostate cancer.
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(Reuters) February 19, 2009
The biologic medication would be used as a treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis, and for the prevention of bone loss in patients with prostate and breast cancer.
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(CNN) February 16, 2009
If you're one of the millions of Americans who is living without health insurance, experts say there are things you can do to gain or regain health coverage.
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(CNN) February 8, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about the top three mistakes people can make with their health insurance during these uncertain economic times.
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(CNN) February 6, 2009
A “shocking” number of people don’t know that being overweight is a main risk factor for cancer, a new survey has found.
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(Reuters) February 5, 2009
Men who have a mutation on the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes--commonly called the "breast cancer genes"--may be more likely to develop aggressive forms of prostate cancer, a new study has found.
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(United Press International) February 5, 2009
Researchers say that men who live in countries with high amounts of artificial light at night are more likely to develop prostate cancer than men who live in darker countries.
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(Forbes) January 27, 2009
British researchers have found that the more sexually active a man is in his 20s and 30s, the higher his risk for developing prostate cancer.
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(New York Times) January 25, 2009
As people cut healthcare spending to make their monthly bills, experts say there are some health-related expenses that you can't afford to skip.
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(6minutes) January 22, 2009
An Australian study of 1,500 men has found that a little alcohol may help—not harm—sexual performance.
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(Medical News Today) January 22, 2009
Researchers say that a strain of the virus used in the measles vaccine is able to infect and kill prostate cancer cells.
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(HealthDay News) January 21, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to healthcare providers and consumers about serious and life-threatening risks associated with improper use of prescription and over-the-counter topical anesthetics.
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(New York Times) January 18, 2009
The 19-item checklist includes such basic steps as having the doctors and nurses introduce themselves, ensuring that adequate blood is on hand, and making certain that all equipment needed is present.
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(Los Angeles Times) January 17, 2009
This article contains a list of the products voluntarily recalled by the Kellogg Co. because they could be contaminated with salmonella from a Georgia peanut processing facility.
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(HealthDay News) January 17, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers to avoid eating all products that contain peanut butter or peanut butter paste, except for jarred peanut butter.
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(Reuters UK) January 14, 2009
The move, which has been opposed by pharmaceutical industry critics, allows drugmakers to distribute medical journal articles that describe unapproved uses for drugs.
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(Press Association) January 14, 2009
Prostate cancer may be caused by genes that fuse together, a new study has found.
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(Forbes) December 31, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the injected drug degarelix for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
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(UPI) December 23, 2008
The device could be used to treat such conditions as kidney stones, arthritis, and prostate tumors, its designer says.
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(Medical News Today) December 17, 2008
Men who have a low income are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer than men who have more money, researchers say.
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(Doctor's Guide News) December 10, 2008
Two new study suggests that Cialis (tadalafil) is an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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(Medical News Today) December 10, 2008
Researchers say the prostate cancer drug degarelix appears to reduce testosterone levels as early as three days after the start of treatment.
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(Washington Post) December 10, 2008
Men who are married or living with a partner are more likely to get timely prostate screenings, a new study has found.
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(U.S. News and World Report) December 10, 2008
Results from two large studies have found that selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin E don't protect men from prostate cancer.
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(U.S. News and World Report) December 3, 2008
A new study has found that prostate cancer may promote nerve growth in order to feed itself.
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(The New York Times) November 25, 2008
A diagnosis of prostate cancer can lead to complicated realizations about therapy, family, health, and the "dark waltz" of prostate cancer treatment.
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(Reuters) November 19, 2008
Men who take daily doses of aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have significantly lower levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a new study suggests.
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(New York Times) November 19, 2008
Prostate cancer patient Dana Jennings offers this chronicle of his experience with the prostate cancer drug Lupron.
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(CBS News) October 28, 2008
A large national trial has found that Vitamin E and selenium do not help prevent prostate cancer.
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(Forbes) October 23, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has tentatively approved drugmaker Mylan's generic version of the prostate drug Uroxatral.
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(HealthDay News) October 17, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Rapaflo to treat enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Rapaflo works by...
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(BBC News) October 7, 2008
A new study suggests that eating meat and dairy products may increase the risk of prostate cancer.
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(BBC News) October 2, 2008
A study of English men has found that black men are three times as likely to develop prostate cancer as their white peers.
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(USA Today) September 25, 2008
A new study raises more questions about the benefit of hormone therapy in some men with prostate cancer.
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(FoxNews.com) September 21, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new patch last week that is designed to ease nausea for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
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(The Wall Street Journal) September 16, 2008
If cooler weather makes you think of pumpkins and apples, experts say you need to broaden your horizons.
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(New York Times) September 9, 2008
A recent study found that one in five men regrets his prostate cancer treatment choice.
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(Washington Post) September 8, 2008
New research suggests that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen may affect the results of a common screening test for prostate cancer.
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(HealthDay) September 30, 2008
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(National Institutes of Health) September 4, 2008
Call for men ages 18 years and older who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer to participate in a study.
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(ProstateCommons.com) August 6, 2008
New guidelines released by the Preventive Services Task Force say
that men over the age of 75 do not need to be screened for prostate
cancer.
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(Reuters) July 29, 2008
Researchers say that up to 69 percent of men who receive androgen
deprivation therapy (ADT) to treat prostate cancer may experience
some form of mental decline.
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(Ivanhoe) July 14, 2008
Getting a good education may benefit your body as well as your
mind, a new report suggests.
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(CNN Money) July 14, 2008
Drugmaker Amgen says its new osteoporosis drug denosumab was
successful at building bone density in men undergoing hormone
treatment for prostate cancer in a recent study.
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(USA Today) July 9, 2008
New research reports that hormone-blocking drugs do not improve
survival for older men with early-stage prostate cancer.
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(U.S. News and World Report) June 24, 2008
A new study again links low vitamin D levels with an increased risk
of death.
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(Dallas Morning News) June 18, 2008
Men whose prostate cancer returns after surgery are three-times as
likely to survive the disease if they undergo radiation, a new
study suggests.
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(National Institutes of Health) June 18, 2008
Call for adults with invasive breast, prostate, lung, and colon
cancer to participate in a study.
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(HealthCentral) June 18, 2008
Many people with a family history of cancer believe that their
genes are their destiny, but a new study suggests that's not the
whole story.
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(MedTrackAlert) June 10, 2008
Being diagnosed with cancer is a scary and overwhelming experience.
You need time to think and react before making decisions about what
treatment to take. The advice in this article can help you through
the process.
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(Forbes) June 2, 2008
Experts say this link makes sense because prostate cancer is
related to testosterone, and testosterone is related to
cholesterol.
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(MedTrackAlert) May 15, 2008
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, it won't be long before
someone--your doctor or a social worker most likely--suggests that
you join a support group. Find out how to pick one that works for
you.
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(MedTrackAlert) May 5, 2008
Jeanne Sather, author of
The Assertive Cancer
Patient, offers five tips for dealing with medical bills.
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(HealthDay News) April 16, 2008
TUESDAY, April 15 (HealthDay News) -- A germ that commonly causes
food poisoning may be the next weapon in the fight against cervical
cancer, a major cause of death among women worldwide.
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(HealthDay News) April 14, 2008
Scientists have found that the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor
and the painkiller Celebrex may help control prostate cancer.
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(MedTrackAlert) April 9, 2008
Our new
Treatments tab makes it easier for you to find articles on
the specific medications you take.
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(MedTrackAlert) April 4, 2008
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(HealthDay) March 26, 2008
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(HealthDay News) March 19, 2008
TUESDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) -- Freezing the prostate to kill
cancer, a procedure called cryotherapy, may be as effective as more
common treatments such as radiation, U.S.
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(The New York Times) February 6, 2008
'Watchful waiting' may be the best option for many men, experts
say.
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(CBS News) January 9, 2008
Those who live away from the equator are more at risk for internal
cancers, experts say.
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(The Daily Express) December 12, 2007
STX140 starves tumors by stopping the growth of blood vessels.
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(WebMD) November 26, 2007
Prostate cancer patients undergoing ADT and radiation built bone
mass by walking briskly, researchers say.
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(USA Today) November 21, 2007
Obese men have lower levels of PSA, the substance that a test that
screens for prostate cancer is designed to measure.
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(CBS News) November 14, 2007
A diet low in carbohydrates slowed tumor growth in mice in a
preliminary lab study.
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(MedTrackAlert) October 8, 2007
If your co-pay costs have gone up recently, these seven tips may
help you reduce your bill at the pharmacy.
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(National Institutes of Health) September 5, 2007
Call for adult men with localized prostate cancer to participate in
a study.
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(HealthDay News) August 29, 2007
More frequent screenings were associated with better overall
diagnosis, however.
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(National Institutes of Health) August 22, 2007
Call for men age 50 and older to participate in a study.
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(American Association for Cancer Research) August 19, 2007
Previous studies had suggested statins' ability to lower male
hormones could reduce prostate cancer risk, but new research shows
this may not be the case.
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
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(Medical News Today) July 29, 2007
The treatment is designed for men whose cancer is resistant to
hormone therapy.
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(National Institutes of Health) July 23, 2007
Call for adult men who have advanced metastatic prostate cancer to
participate in a study.
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(Medical News Today) July 11, 2007
The drugmaker plans Phase III clinical trials for 2008.
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(HealthDay News) June 11, 2007
Androgen-reducing therapy may speed up the rate of heart attacks by
2.5 years.
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(MedPage Today) May 28, 2007
A study in Finland suggests that men who take statins may lower
their risk of developing the disease.
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(HealthDay News) May 16, 2007
Men who take more than the recommended dose are at increased risk
of cancer.
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(Medical News Today) April 18, 2007
Men who are undergoing androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate
cancer are at higher risk for osteoporosis than the general
population.
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(Medical News Today) March 28, 2007
Men undergoing androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer may
reduce their bone-loss risk by taking the osteoporosis med.
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(The South Coast Today) March 9, 2007
Chronic, acute, or bacteria-induced prostatitis have different
treatments.
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(HealthDay News) March 2, 2007
Previous studies showed that each ingredient helped prostate
cancer, but a new study shows that they are more effective when
combined.
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(National Institutes of Health) January 31, 2007
Call for men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer who are undergoing
radiation and hormone therapy to participate in a study.
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(HealthCentral) November 28, 2006
Mayo Clinic Cancer Center reports that age is not an automatic barrier to surgery for men with prostate cancer
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(HealthCentral) August 29, 2006
A new blood test may prevent unecessary tests and treatments.
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(Ivanhoe) May 5, 2008
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(HealthCentral) June 21, 2006
On June 16, fans in baseball stadiums across the country will sing
“Take Me Out to the Ballgame” this Sunday after the sixth
inning, a symbolic gesture that refers to the fact that one in six
American men will develop prostate cancer at some point in their
life.
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(HealthCentral) June 13, 2006
Study finds that men who are taught pelvic floor muscle control
after prostate removal surgery have better bladder control.
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