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Health and Men

August 13th, 2008

Don’t Expect A Prostrate Screening If You’re Over 75

New guidelines for Prostate Cancer screenings. If you’re 75 or over, you may not get a screening…
Over the age of 75 years, men should no longer be screened for prostate cancer, according to recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force published on August 5, 2008 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Additionally, they indicate […]

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May 18th, 2008

Vaccine For Prostate Cancer Looks To Be Promising

Prostate cancer is every man’s fear. Some put off getting checked well beyond their 50’s and in some cases when it is found it’s far too late for treatment. It’s best to get checked early. The earlier prostate cancer is found the better it is treated and recovery chances are much higher. MSN.com Men’s Health […]

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April 23rd, 2008

Prostate Cancer And The Men’s Health Policy Center

The Men’s Health Network (MHN), is a non-profit educational organization comprised of physicians, researchers, public health workers, individuals and other health professionals committed to improving the health and well-being of men, boys and families as well as engaging in legislative dialogue on issues related to cancer and cancer treatments.
MHN is affiliated with the Men’s Health […]

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September 29th, 2007

Health Links 9/29

It’s been a while since I did a Health Links Post and lately there have been some really good posts here on the Science and Health Channel that are worth checking out.
Ruth over at Eating Fabulous expresses the Chemo-preventive Properties of Pomegranate Juice Against Prostate Cnacer. A lot of food companies are jumping on […]

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August 5th, 2007

Prostate Health

We hear about this often and often at times ignore it. Some people don’t even know what a prostate is or it’s function in the male anatomy. Well let us begin there.
What is the prostate and what does it do? The prostate is a gland that is located in the male pelvic area and is […]

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