In our previous blog post, we had a look at some great diet tips for kidney health. This week, we are focussing on the foods we should eat and avoid to help treat an enlarged prostate. As a lot of men get older, their prostate gland can become enlarged, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or […]
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Smoking and urological cancer
As most are well aware, smoking cigarettes can cause chronic health conditions such as cancer, with lung cancer often standing out as the most well known. But did you know that smoking is closely linked with a number of urological cancers? Read on to find out how smoking is linked to urological cancers such as […]
Prostate cancer: What you need to know
In Australia, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men, with approximately 3500 men dying each year and many thousands more being diagnosed. But what is prostate cancer, what are its symptoms, and how can you minimise the risk of developing prostate cancer yourself? Read on to find out. What is the prostate? […]
A guide to prostate screenings
Starting at age 50, all men should discuss undergoing a prostate cancer screening with their doctor. While the idea of getting a prostate exam doesn’t sound like too much fun, it is an important measure to make to ensure your health and wellbeing. Before you get a prostate screening, learn more about what they involve […]
What Your Testicle Pain May be Telling You
It goes without saying, testicle pain is not fun and like the organ itself the topic can be pretty sensitive. The testes are vital for male sexual development and are responsible for producing testosterone as well as sperm. Pain in the testes, is not always straightforward and it can be a symptom of a number […]
