prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer Stimulates Nerve Growth

Health - December 3, 2008

And this phenomenon is tied to more aggressive disease, researchers say more >>

U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time

Health - November 25, 2008

But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds more >>

Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring

Health - November 18, 2008

Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation more >>

Gene Screen Might Predict Prostate Cancer

Health - November 17, 2008

Such a test would be especially useful for blacks, other high-risk groups more >>

Vitamin C, E Supplements Won't Help Prevent Cancer

Health - November 16, 2008

Findings follow similar results for the prevention of heart disease more >>

5 Reasons Women Should Still Take Vitamin D

By Bernadine Healy M.D. - Heart to Heart - November 12, 2008

The sunshine nutrient may not stop breast cancer, but it's still important to get enough. more >>

Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer

Health - October 30, 2008

But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease more >>

12 Things You Should Know About Aspirin

By Sarah Baldauf - Health - October 28, 2008

It offers cardiovascular protection, but this pill is more nuanced than most of us might think. more >>

Prostate Cancer Throws Vitamin E Another Strike

By Adam Voiland - On Men - October 28, 2008

A tumor prevention trial is stopped early, marking yet another failure for antioxidants. more >>

Health Buzz: Vitamin E and Prostate Cancer and Other Health News

Health - October 28, 2008

Disposable cameras as weapons against asthma; parents push for more kids to get flu shots more >>

Statins Lower Risk of Clots in Cancer Patients

Health - October 27, 2008

Study found those who took them were less likely to get venous thromboembolism more >>

The Latest Thinking on Preventing Cancer

By Katherine Hobson - Health - October 23, 2008

Researchers are looking into the roles played by vitamins, obesity, and environmental toxins. more >>

Lung Cancer Gene Discovery A Sign of Cancer's Future

By Katherine Hobson - Health - October 23, 2008

Science is tackling gene-caused flaws, cancer stem cells, and earlier detection of tumors. more >>

New Prostrates Grown From Single Stem Cell

Health - October 22, 2008

Researchers think feat could shed light on how cancer develops more >>

Rethinking Prostate Cancer in Older Men

Health - October 17, 2008

Research suggests aggressive treatment is viable, even for patients in their late 70s more >>

Prostate Meds Not Tied to Increased Hip Fracture Risk

Health - October 7, 2008

But long-term effects of hormone-blocking drugs still need review, study finds more >>

Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival

Health - October 6, 2008

Heavy men with high output of the hormone had quadruple the death risk, study found more >>

Hormone Therapy Not Best for Older Prostate Cancer Patients

Health - September 23, 2008

Study found giving it before radiation raised death risk 20% in this group more >>

Drug Can Slow Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients

Health - September 19, 2008

Hormone-deprivation Rx erodes bone, but meds like Fosamax can help, study shows more >>

Drug Combo Fights Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth

Health - September 18, 2008

Researchers say trabectedin showed promise in Phase III trial, hope for FDA approval more >>

Lifestyle Changes Boost Enzyme Regulating Cell Aging

Health - September 16, 2008

Adjustments to diet, exercise increased telomerase levels 29%, cut 'bad' cholesterol more >>

Painkillers Lower PSA Test Readings

Health - September 8, 2008

Could complicate prostate cancer screening process, researchers say more >>

Study Links Serum Calcium, Prostate Cancer Death

Health - September 3, 2008

High, but still normal, levels triple risk of aggressive disease more >>

Height May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Suggests