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Prostate Cancer and Coffee Connection

According to recent research, drinking coffee can lower the risk of Prostate Cancer in men!  Who knew? Researchers found that men who drank 6 or more cups/day had a 60% reduced risk of developing the most lethal type.  If it sounds like you might float away with that much coffee, don't give up the espresso just yet, because men who drank 3 cups/day had a 30% decrease.  Amazing?  What's the connection?

Statistics About Prostate Cancer

Today's Featured Article is from Caring.com

By Caring.com Staff

Medical reviewer(s):  Berry, Donna, PhD, RN; Kelly, William Kevin DO; Richard Alteri, MD; Sara M. Foster, RN, MPH

Last medical review: August 10, 2009

Some people use statistical reports to try to figure out their chance of getting cancer. Or they use them to try to figure out their chance of being cured. Statistics show what happens with large groups of people. Because no two people are alike, statistics can't be used to know or predict what will happen to a particular person.

15 Medical Tests Every Man Should Have

Our Guest Writer Today Is:  Melaine Haiken, Senior Editor of Caring.com

Medical screening tests are a great way to keep on top of your health. Think of them as basic maintenance, just like checking the oil and tire pressure to keep your car safe on the highway. To keep it simple, we've compiled a list of the most important medical tests every man should have -- along with what age to start and how often to repeat. Here's to routine maintenance for your health.

Experts Issue Warning on Prostate Hormone Therapy

People Underestimate Effect on Heart From Androgen Deprivation

From an Article Posted on caring.com

MONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Men with prostate cancer and the physicians who treat them are being warned that the androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) commonly used against the malignancy might increase the risk of heart attack and cardiac death.