Epidemiology Articles

Eating Soy May Cut PCa Risk

Myra Dembrow May 04, 2007

Men who consume large quantities of isoflavone-rich soy food have a decreased risk of localized prostate cancer.
 

Epidemiological Aspects Of Parenthood: A National Survey Of Family Growth

Stanton Honig, MD May 04, 2007

In recent years, the media have profiled several high-wattage celebrities in their late 30s and early 40s who are having children. The trend toward delayed marriage and parenting does not appear limited to Hollywood. Data from the 2000 census and the most recent National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) reflect this pattern as well.
 

Advanced PCa is Rare in Statin Users

Jody A. Charnow March 01, 2007

STATIN USE is associated with a reduced risk of advanced prostate cancer, according to a study.
 

Primary Urethral Cancer Is More Common in Men, Blacks

Jody A. Charnow February 01, 2007

Primary urethral carcinoma in the United States occurs more frequently in men than women, and African Americans than whites, a study found.
 

Rural Life Linked to Low ED Prevalence

Jody A. Charnow February 01, 2007

A study of men in a rural community in Brazil revealed an extremely low prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED).
 

Rotating-Shift Workers at Increased PCa Risk

David MacDougall January 01, 2007

ROTATING-SHIFT work is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, according to a Japanese study.
 

Cell Phone Use Might Harm Semen

John Schieszer December 01, 2006

NEW ORLEANS—Using a cell phone for several hours a day may be associated with a decrease in semen quality, data suggest.