April 24, 2012: Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Often Not Followed: Study
Many older men still get unnecessary PSA tests, researchers report

January 24, 2012: Drug May Slow Early Prostate Cancer: Study
Typically used for an enlarged prostate, it could prevent need for aggressive treatment

January 11, 2012: Scientists Identify Inherited Prostate Cancer Gene
Men with the mutation are at 10 to 20 times increased risk of prostate cancer

January 06, 2012: PSA Test for Prostate Cancer Doesn't Save Lives: Study
But findings are irrelevant, one expert says

December 30, 2011: Health Care Reform Battle Tops Health News for 2011
Debates over cellphone safety, cigarette-pack images also grabbed headlines

September 27, 2011: Saw Palmetto Doesn't Help Enlarged Prostate: Study
For users reporting benefits, it's a classic placebo effect, experts say

September 22, 2011: In Older Men, Prostate Biopsies Can Raise Risk of Hospitalization
Experts stress procedure is not benign, strong antibiotics should be given beforehand

September 01, 2011: Health Tip: Caring For an Enlarged Prostate
Manage mild symptoms at home

June 20, 2011: Experimental Vaccine Seems to Cure Prostate Cancer in Mice
Researchers hope to test vaccine in people within five years

June 10, 2011: Drugs for Enlarged Prostate May Raise Risk of Aggressive Cancer
Calling for warning labels, FDA says meds shouldn't be given until other urological conditions are ruled out

May 24, 2011: Regular Brisk Walks May Protect Prostate Cancer Patients
Study found those who took them lowered chances of disease progression, death

May 19, 2011: Fewer Men Having Surgery to Treat Enlarged Prostate: Study
The rate of those with related acute kidney failure has skyrocketed

May 16, 2011: PSA Test Could Be Improved to Spot Prostate Cancer
Preliminary studies point to ways to have the screening benefit more men

April 01, 2011: Prostate Cancer Screening Doesn't Cut Death Rates: Study
And researchers add that widescale testing is linked to overdiagnosis, overtreatment

March 29, 2011: New Therapy for Enlarged Prostate May Bypass Unpleasant Side Effects
Procedure apparently avoids risk of impotence, incontinence, associated with surgery, but more study needed

March 18, 2011: Sleep Disorder May Spur Men to Head to Bathroom at Night
Treating sleep apnea in men with enlarged prostate might reduce trips to relieve themselves

March 10, 2011: Sexual Side Effects From Propecia, Avodart May Be Irreversible
Erectile dysfunction, depression and loss of libido persist in some patients, study finds

February 24, 2011: Rapid Rise in PSA Levels a Poor Predictor of Prostate Cancer: Study
Measuring changes over time leads to unnecessary biopsies, researchers say

February 16, 2011: PSA Test Cut-off Could Signal Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Another study suggests drug for enlarged prostate might also curb tumor progression

January 11, 2011: Therapy May Help Cut Incontinence After Prostate Surgery
Bladder control improves among men with at least year-long problem, study finds

January 04, 2011: Study Gauges Best Treatments for Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Up to 25 percent of men with poorly understood, debilitating syndrome fail to find relief

December 03, 2010: Scientists Find Protein That May Help Control Prostate Cancer
Discovery could aid in limiting tumor growth and progression, expert says

November 10, 2010: Could a Prostate Cancer Treatment Raise Colon Cancer Risk?
Study finds link between hormone Rx, colorectal tumors, but absolute risk is small, experts say

October 25, 2010: PSA Test Reduces Risk of Spread if Prostate Cancer Strikes
Study found screening showed benefit, despite debate about its usefulness

September 29, 2010: Experimental Test May Spot Prostate Cancer Earlier, More Accurately
Findings are preliminary, and study authors say it could be years before test is available commercially

September 15, 2010: Men With Low PSA at 60 Might Not Need Further Screening
Odds of developing aggressive prostate cancer, dying from it before 85 very small, study shows

August 06, 2010: Statins, Painkillers May Upset PSA Test Results
Common medications might affect prostate cancer diagnoses, researchers say

July 26, 2010: Most Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Treated Aggressively, Study Shows
Many would do just as well with watchful waiting, researchers say

May 03, 2010: Prostate Cancer Test a Flop in Study
Doesn't distinguish aggressive tumors from slow-moving malignancies

April 14, 2010: Prostate Cancer Patients at Higher Risk of Blood Clots
Dangers were greatest for those on hormone therapy, study found

March 31, 2010: Study Revives Debate on Prostate Drug
Experts disagree on whether medication cuts cancer risk

March 10, 2010: Scientists Find Key to Hormone-Resistant Prostate Tumors
Discovery in mouse study may someday extend men's lives

March 03, 2010: New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Unveiled
American Cancer Society now suggests those with PSA of less than 2.5 be tested every two years

March 02, 2010: Generic Flomax Approved for Enlarged Prostate
A common condition in older men

February 01, 2010: Experts Issue Warning on Prostate Hormone Therapy
People underestimate effect on heart from androgen deprivation, official says

January 27, 2010: New Scan May Help Find Aggressive Prostate Tumors
Process is among several that use a variation of MRI technology

January 15, 2010: Race, Weight May Influence Success of Prostate Surgery
Among diabetic men undergoing prostatectomy, obese whites have worse outcomes, study finds

December 09, 2009: Beer Ingredient Eyed in Prostate Cancer Prevention
But experiments in rats should not encourage guys to drink up, experts say

December 08, 2009: U.S. Cancer Cases, Deaths Continue to Drop
Report says lifestyle changes, better screening and treatment explain decrease

December 07, 2009: Prostate Hormone Therapy May Up Heart Risks
Experts urge more awareness that long-term use has consequences

September 28, 2009: Men Not Being Told Enough About PSA Tests
Pros, cons of cancer screen not understood, research shows

September 25, 2009: Studies Find PSA Screening Unreliable
Men need to know pros, cons to make informed choice about prostate cancer test, experts say

September 15, 2009: Watchful Waiting Works for Older Men With Prostate Cancer
But experts stress the same does not hold true for patients under 60

July 27, 2009: Men Who Have Prostate Cancer Surgery Do Well
But study didn't determine value of any treatment vs. watchful waiting

July 27, 2009: Most Not Worried by Delayed Prostate Cancer Therapy
Little anxiety noted in survey of men who opt out of aggressive treatment

July 13, 2009: Heavy Drinking Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Consumption also appears to undercut effect of cancer-prevention drug

June 21, 2009: Painkillers May Be Good for the Prostate
Yet medical experts stress that men shouldn't take them with just this in mind

June 01, 2009: Gene Test Helps Detect Prostate Cancer
New screen boosts accuracy of standard PSA test, study shows

May 22, 2009: Advanced Prostate Cancer Deadlier in Younger Men
Patients under 44 were three times more likely to die, study finds

May 19, 2009: Study Reiterates Eye Risks Linked to Flomax
Men should be aware of dangers if taking prostate drug, experts say