A new study at the NIDDK’s Division of Kidney, Urologic and Hematologic Diseases has found that men with enlarged prostates who took higher doses of herbal supplement saw palmetto had no relief from urinary problems.
The current study confirmed results of an earlier trial, which found that a standard daily dose of 320 mg provided no […]

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Dutch researchers report fruits and vegetables whose edible sections are white may lower your risk of stroke more than other fruits and vegetables.
According to the study, published in the November issue of Stroke, every 25 grams per day of white fruits and vegetables consumed led to a 9 percent decrease in the risk of stroke, […]

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The fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, are found in high amounts in predatory fish like swordfish, salmon, mackerel and sharks. They gain them from eating smaller prey fish, who themselves feast on tiny algae that contain these fatty-acids - such oils appear to be passed up the food chain, rather than being broken down. As […]

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Data of a recent study do suggest that among men diagnosed with prostate cancer, a diet high in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and brussels sprouts may help to reduce risk for prostate cancer progression. However, it needs to be recognized that this type of case analysis, based largely on self-reported data, cannot really be considered as […]

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Men with prostate cancer often need to undergo therapy that depletes the male hormones in their bodies. This results in uncomfortable hot flashes.
A recent study at  study at Weill Medical College of Cornell University was attempted to see if acupuncture could relieve the hot flashes in these men. Results showed that average improvement in symptoms […]

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According to new research at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Lycopene, a red pigment that gives tomatoes and certain other fruits and vegetables their color, could help prevent prostate cancer, especially in African American men.
Researchers say Lycopene is a potent antioxidant, and some studies have shown that diets rich in tomatoes may lower the […]

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Green tea is a rich source of an organic substance named polyphenols. The most vital component of green tea polyphenols is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which cannot be found in any other teas. It is considered as one of the most powerful antioxidants that enables it to fight the damaging effects of free radicals on the […]

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Researchers at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport reported that active compounds in green tea may slow down the progression of prostate cancer.
The researchers found the capsules called Polyphenon E contain epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG has antioxidant properties and lowered levels of proteins that tumors use to grow.

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Researchers, led by the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research in Paris, say they have discovered how polyphenols in red wine and green tea inhibit prostate cancer growth.
The French scientists said they discovered antioxidants in red wine and green tea disrupt an important cell-signaling pathway necessary for prostate cancer growth. According to study […]

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A recent study at Graduate School of Medicine Kyoto University, Japan, aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of two different types of medical mushrooms in patients with prostate cancer in Japan.
The research team. has reported that the “medical mushroom” supplements Senseiro (containing extracts from Agaricus blazei Murill) and Rokkaku Reishi (containing Ganoderma lucidum), when […]

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