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Wednesday, June 15, 2005
New, old and odd prostate cancer studies
The latest study was reported today by WebMD. It suggests that sunshine may protect against prostate cancer:
"Men with high solar exposure had their risk of prostate cancer cut in half"
The main reason seems to be due to vitamin D. The article mentioned that 80% to 90% of vitamin D in the body is derived from sunlight, not from diet.
Other studies have also shown the same vitamin D linkage.
Perhaps it's not the specific food, but just a low fat diet that helps the prostate. Well, not according to this study, Low-Fat Diet Doesn't Help Prostate.
Finally, the most bizarre study that I've found doesn't have anything to do with diet, excercise, or sleep. I suppose some may consider it a form of exercise. The article's title is Frequent Ejaculation May be Good for Prostate.
Of course these articles claim that more studies are required before recommendations are made for people. WebMD reported on that last study in April 2004. I wonder if more studies are under way. If there are more positive findings, I wonder what the religious right will be saying...