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Selenium, Vitamins E and C Won’t Prevent Prostate Cancer
Large trials fail to confirm suspected benefit

Single Men Less Likely to Get Prostate Screens
This held true even for men with a family history of the disease, researchers say

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

Vitamin D Status Not Associated With Lower Prostate Risk
But study finds evidence of slight link between higher concentrations, aggressive disease

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