When Propecia hit pharmacy shelves this year, it brought to the balding population a huge promise–and plenty of questions. Here are the facts about the first and only hair regrowth pill.

Does it work? Propecia (generic name finasteride) shows great promise for men. In clinical trials of 1,879 balding men, more than 80% of those taking Propecia experienced no hair loss during the two year period–even better, 66% showed hair regrowth. In some men, results were seen in three months, but it may take longer. (more…)

Contrary to popular wisdom, prostate difficulties need not be an inevitable part aging. Yet, if one looks at the statistics for the benign or malignant enlargement this life-giving male gland, one might come to that conclusion. By age 50, 20% of American men have an enlarge prostate; by 70, it’s 50%; and by 80, over 80%.

That’s the bad news. The good news is that prostate problems can be prevented in most cases through a healthy lifestyle which features a low-fat, nutrient-rich diet. Just as breast cancer is rare in countries where plates are filled with vegetables and whole grains rather than meat and dairy products, so too prostate problems are uncommon in non-western cultures. (more…)