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Lancet Commission predicts sharp increase in global prostate cancer cases

Cases of prostate cancer are projected to double from 1.4 million per year in 2020 to 2.9 million per year by 2040, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) predicted to see the highest increases in cases, according to The Lancet Commission on prostate cancer which will be launched by a presentation at the European Association of Urology Congress.

4 Apr 2024

UVA researchers discover Y chromosome gene linked to heart failure in men

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a gene on the Y chromosome that contributes to the greater incidence of heart failure in men.

1 Apr 2024

Study: 7 saw palmetto products effective in addressing urinary tract symptoms

A new study published in the Journal of Urology Open Plus reveals that 7 saw palmetto products met the identity and potency standards to effectively address urinary tract symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate.

28 Jul 2023

‘Break the Silence’ campaign urges British fathers to discuss men's health issues with their sons

Men are often reluctant to talk about health matters, and that’s certainly true according to new research by GenesisCare, which reveals that nearly half (49%) of fathers admit they steer clear of talking about men’s health issues with their sons - because they don’t want to scare them (19%).

19 Jun 2023

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for Male offspring of Women with PCOS

In this interview, we spoke to two researchers from the Karolinska Institutet about their latest work that investigated how PCOS can affect the health of future generations of men.

29 May 2023

Waco COVID Survey provides insights into the dynamics of COVID-19 transmission, health behaviors

Results from the Waco COVID Survey have provided needed insights into how the dynamics of COVID-19 transmission, health behaviors and COVID-19-related attitudes changed across the first two years of the pandemic in the McLennan County, Texas.

8 May 2023

Why men should eat more plants: the effect of mediterranean plant-forward diets on health

Researchers performed a systematic review of existing data to investigate whether plant-forward (PF) diets could improve male health.

29 Mar 2023

ANDRONET COST Action aims to improve research, education, and public awareness in andrology

Raising awareness of male health: ANDRONET COST Action to improve research, education, and public awareness in the field of andrology.

13 Mar 2023

Top urologists share their insights and practical tips at "Urology on the Beach"

Desai Sethi Urology Institute brings renowned thought leaders to Miami Beach. From urologic cancers to female urology to male infertility to kidney stones and sexual health, top urologists from throughout the nation shared their insights and practical tips at "Urology on the Beach," a conference hosted January 13-15 by the Desai Sethi Urology Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

27 Jan 2023

How salt appetite differs between males and females

A recent Nutrients study reviews differences in salt intake based on sex.

16 Jan 2023

Listening to icaros during ayahuasca ceremonies has a positive impact on men's addiction recovery

In Perú, music heals more than the soul. Traditional songs, known as icaros, are part of a treatment process for men rehabilitating from drug and alcohol addictions.

26 Dec 2022

Study identifies risk factors that increase Black men's susceptibility to early-onset prostate cancer

A family history of cancer and genetic variants that might be inherited appear to be important risk factors for Black men diagnosed with early-onset prostate cancer, a study involving Duke Health researchers has found.

29 Nov 2022

Two studies emphasize the need for ethnically diverse prostate cancer genetic testing

More than 1.4 million men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020 globally, but the molecular characteristics of the disease remain unexplored for the majority of patients around the world.

28 Nov 2022

Does a vasectomy change the semen microbiome?

Researchers investigate alterations in the semen microbiome before and after the vasectomy procedure.

22 Nov 2022

Time-restricted eating reduces body mass in young athletic men

Researchers analyzed the impact of four weeks of time restricted eating on markers of metabolic health, body compositon, and running aerobic capacity.

17 Nov 2022

How does COVID-19 and its treatment affect testicular function?

Researchers summarized available information related to the reproductive effects of COVID-19 in men.

23 Oct 2022

Debunking ‘man flu’

Researchers debunk man flu based on a review of available evidence.

28 Sep 2022

Clinical practice recommendations provide evidence-based clinical guidelines on the management of erectile dysfunction in Australia

New clinical guidelines from the USANZ and the AChSHM for the RACP could help manage erectile dysfunction better "amid saturation advertising of online men's health platforms."

20 Sep 2022

Testosterone supplements increase sexual impulsivity in men

A recent study provides more evidence that male sexual behavior is driven, in part, by testosterone levels.

8 Sep 2022

Rutgers study uncovers predictors of anal high-risk HPV infection

Previous sexually transmitted infections and more sexual partners predict new human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in men who have sex with men, other cisgender sexual minority men and transgender women, according to a Rutgers study.

7 Sep 2022