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ED Drug Relieves Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
In men with enlarged prostates, daily Cialis showed benefit without side effects

One in 5 Young Men Had Prostate Screen in Past Year
Analysis may aid in guiding recommendations on who should get screened and when

New Guidelines Rule Out Prostate Screening for Men Over 75
The hazards outweigh benefits, government task force reports

Prostate Cancer Vaccine Looks Promising in Early Trial
Could help men with metastatic, recurring disease, researchers say

PSA Test Losing Diagnostic Value, Study Says
Advances in biopsy techniques rendering prostate cancer screen less useful, but some experts disagree

Prostate Cancer Treatments Often Compound Existing Health Problems
Many patients getting therapies that are not the best for them, study says

Severe Urinary Problems Boost Death Risk in Older Men
Those over 45 face an almost 24-fold increase in mortality, study says

Chemo Break Benefits Some Men With Prostate Cancer
Findings suggest treatment 'holidays' improve quality of life for patients

Obese Men With Prostate Cancer Face Higher Death Risk
Study finds 2.6-fold increase in chance of dying compared to normal-weight men

Health Tip: Symptoms of Enlarged Prostate
Occur in most men as they age