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Coffee intake algorithm predicts peak alertness

United States Army researchers have developed a unique algorithm that can predict the right amount of coffee which can produce peak alertness. The algorithm takes into account several features including sleep schedules of individuals and calculates the amount of coffee that they need. The results of the study were published in the latest issue of the Journal of Sleep Research.

7 Jun 2018

PrEP uptake on the rise and condom use declines in gay men

Some parts of Australia show an increase in uptake of pills that can prevent contracting HIV but also a sharp drop in condom use among men having sex with men. This was found in a major study and is cause for concern.

7 Jun 2018

Study finds new theory for gender differences in occurrence of autoimmune diseases

New findings are now being presented on possible mechanisms behind gender differences in the occurrence of rheumatism and other autoimmune diseases. The study, published in Nature Communications, can be of significance for the future treatment of diseases.

6 Jun 2018

Study finds combination therapy to be safe, effective for treatment of male infertility

Two drugs that are commonly used off-label in the treatment of male infertility are clomiphene citrate (CC) and anastrozole (AZ); however, data are lacking on the use of combination CC+AZ therapy.

6 Jun 2018

Faeces donors do it out of willingness not money - study

Healthy adults who have a good constitution and have a healthy heart are being called forth to donate samples of their faeces to science. The donors would be screened rigorously before they can be included and would be compensated modestly for their donations say researchers.

6 Jun 2018

More frequent post treatment monitoring does not improve survival in prostate cancer patients, finds study

African-American men with prostate cancer show stronger response to hormone therapy

African-American men with advanced prostate cancer might be more responsive than white men to an anti-androgen drug and steroids, according to a study led by Duke Cancer Institute researchers.

4 Jun 2018

Study: Few men undergo genetic testing despite high risk of breast cancer

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among Americans. At least 10 percent of cancers are caused by inherited mutations in genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2. Parents with the cancer gene mutation have a 50 percent chance of passing it on to a son or daughter.

1 Jun 2018

Study finds reciprocal link between emotional distress and treatment side effects of prostate cancer

A new study published in the Journal of Urology® reports that men with prostate cancer who had worse urinary, bowel, and sexual function after surgery or radiotherapy than others experienced more emotional distress. Interestingly, the reverse was also true as experiencing more distress led to worse function.

1 Jun 2018

Prostate cancer survivors at higher risk of developing chronic diseases, study shows

Prostate cancer survivors taking androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a treatment commonly used to block the release of male hormones, are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases, according to new research published this week.

31 May 2018

Male thyroid cancer survivors face nearly 50% higher CVD risk than women, study suggests

Male thyroid cancer survivors have a nearly 50 percent higher risk of developing heart disease than women within five years of cancer diagnosis, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

30 May 2018

One million French smokers have quit in the past year

According to a new announcement made by the Health Ministry of France, 1 million fewer smokers were seen in 2017 compared to the year before in a heartening trend. The announcement made this week (28th May 2018) was published in a report.

30 May 2018

Study finds link between dietary protein and heart failure risk in middle-aged men

For middle-aged men, eating higher amounts of protein was associated with a slightly elevated risk for heart failure than those who ate less protein, according to new research in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal.

29 May 2018

Fewer women meet eligibility criteria for clinical trial of heart failure drugs, study finds

Clinical trial enrolment favors men, according to a study presented today at Heart Failure 2018 and the World Congress on Acute Heart Failure, a European Society of Cardiology congress. The study found that fewer women meet eligibility criteria for trials of heart failure medication.

28 May 2018

Illinois looks at medical marijuana use for opioid dependence

Illinois officials are now considering the use of medical marijuana to combat the rising menace of opioid abuse and dependence. A Senate bill that allows people who qualify to fill opioid prescriptions to be able to apply for medical cannabis program of the state has been placed.

28 May 2018

Specific neurons may cause male aggressiveness

Scientists have managed to identify certain neurons in the brain that could evoke sense of aggressiveness. This could mean that problems associated with aggression could not be understood better and perhaps prevented they hope.

28 May 2018

Study explores if CPAP treatment can improve sexual QOL for sleep apnea patients

Long-term use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for obstructive sleep apnea was associated an improvement in sexual quality of life for women, but not men.

24 May 2018

Free e-cigarettes do not help smokers quit, money does finds study

According to a new study, if the smokers are provided with free electronic cigarettes to help them kick the habit, the efforts may be in vain. The study shows that giving them money helps them instead. The study appeared in the latest issue of the The New England Journal of Medicine this week.

24 May 2018

Sunscreen pills are fake says FDA

There are several forms of sunscreens that can be applied over the skin. These include those in the form of sprays, creams or lotions. However the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers that so-called sunscreen pills are fake and people should avoid such spurious claims.

24 May 2018

Yoghurt before a meal packed with health benefits

A new study has shown that consuming a small pot of yoghurt each day can be beneficial for health in more ways than one.

22 May 2018

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Coffee intake algorithm predicts peak alertness

PrEP uptake on the rise and condom use declines in gay men

Study finds new theory for gender differences in occurrence of autoimmune diseases

Study finds combination therapy to be safe, effective for treatment of male infertility

Faeces donors do it out of willingness not money - study

More frequent post treatment monitoring does not improve survival in prostate cancer patients, finds study

African-American men with prostate cancer show stronger response to hormone therapy

Study: Few men undergo genetic testing despite high risk of breast cancer

Study finds reciprocal link between emotional distress and treatment side effects of prostate cancer

Prostate cancer survivors at higher risk of developing chronic diseases, study shows

Male thyroid cancer survivors face nearly 50% higher CVD risk than women, study suggests

One million French smokers have quit in the past year

Study finds link between dietary protein and heart failure risk in middle-aged men

Fewer women meet eligibility criteria for clinical trial of heart failure drugs, study finds

Illinois looks at medical marijuana use for opioid dependence

Specific neurons may cause male aggressiveness

Study explores if CPAP treatment can improve sexual QOL for sleep apnea patients

Free e-cigarettes do not help smokers quit, money does finds study

Sunscreen pills are fake says FDA

Yoghurt before a meal packed with health benefits

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