The emerging emphasis on oxidative stress, and science-based supplements shown to support conception. Infertility is a widely recognized and rapidly increasing problem, affecting about 15 percent of couples worldwide. In the United States, fertility has largely followed a downward trajectory, falling to a record low in 2020 when 43 states recordedRead
Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in men. While there have been several diagnostic and treatment advancements in recent years, the options for men with biochemically relapsed prostate cancer (BRPC), an aggressive form of the disease, have historically been limited — until now. According toRead
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), such as weak stream and frequent nighttime urination (nocturia), are very common in older men. Previous studies have linked moderate to severe LUTS to an increased risk of death. With that in mind, Canadian researchers set out to determine whether improvement in male LUTS couldRead
A Grim Reality: The Prostate Cancer Burden Prostate cancer remains a critical public health issue, affecting the lives of men across the globe. In the United States alone, 2023 estimates show about 288,300 new cases and approximately 34,700 deaths from prostate cancer. The risk is higher among older and non-HispanicRead
A study in the Journal of Urology Open Plus found that only 7 out of 28 saw palmetto supplements met the potency standards to address symptoms of enlarged prostate.
Nitrates from tap and bottled water may play a role in prostate cancer, says a new study in Environmental Health Perspectives. Spanish researchers studied men with and without prostate cancer to determine the connection between waterborne nitrates and prostate cancer odds. Nitrates contaminate certain water supplies via agricultural fertilizers andRead
In Ayurveda, ashwagandha is extremely popular for promoting youthful energy, longevity, and overall well-being, especially in men. In Sanskrit, ashwagandha is loosely translated to “like a horse,” which underscores the herb’s strength- and stamina-building powers. According to a new study in Health Science Reports, ashwagandha root extract (KSM-66) was shownRead
Many environmental and lifestyle factors have been implicated in the decline of sperm quality, with diet being one of the most plausible factors identified in recent years. A recent epidemiology study showed a 50% decline in human sperm numbers and quality in the last 50 years. Moreover, several studies haveRead
In North America alone, it is estimated that 224,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020, according the US and Canadian Cancer Societies estimates. Among other risk factors, more and more studies point to diet as a major factor in the development of prostate cancer, as it isRead
Physicians from Sapienza University in Rome have published promising results of a small prospective interventional trial using noninvasive pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) to treat men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). After one month of treatment, prostate volume and symptoms significantly decreased. Men with moderate-severe lower urinary tract symptomsRead
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