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Combination drug therapy beats solo treatment for aggressive prostate cancer relapse

Combining testosterone-blocking drugs in patients with prostate cancer relapse prevents the spread of cancer better than treatment with a single drug, a multi-institution, Phase 3 clinical trial led by UC San Francisco researchers has found.

23 Jan 2024

Blood pressure variability: A stronger marker for Alzheimer's risk than heart rate variability

Study finds that clinically derived blood pressure variability (BPV), rather than heart rate variability (HRV), is more strongly associated with the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

23 Jan 2024

Dietary carotenoids may reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study suggests

Study found no direct link between total dietary vitamin A intake and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) risk, but observed an inverse correlation between provitamin A carotenoid consumption and NAFLD risk.

23 Jan 2024

Significant link found between recent weight loss and increased cancer risk

Study reveals that recent weight loss in individuals aged 40 or older is significantly associated with an increased risk of cancer diagnosis within the following year, particularly upper gastrointestinal cancers.

23 Jan 2024

Long-term prostate cancer treatment study informs decisions for diverse groups

A 10-year follow up study of nearly 2,500 U.S. men who received prostate cancer treatment will help inform decision making in terms of treatments and side effects for a diverse population.

23 Jan 2024

Do policies on access to contraceptives in the U.S. reflect individual preferences and right to self-determination?

The preferred contraceptive method.

23 Jan 2024

From pregnancy to pension: Mangoes improve diet, study shows

The beneficial effects of mango consumption in two adult subgroups: women of childbearing age (WCA) and older adults.

23 Jan 2024

Study finds no fertility decline in men with inflammatory joint disease

Men with inflammatory joint disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, are less likely to be childless and have more children than their healthy peers, suggests research published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

22 Jan 2024

Rutgers researchers devise strategy to boost prostate cancer treatment efficacy

Rutgers researchers can predict which patients will benefit from a popular prostate cancer drug – and have devised a strategy that may make the treatment work longer.

22 Jan 2024

Study evaluates factors associated with selection of active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer

Because low-risk prostate cancer is unlikely to spread or impact survival, experts and guidelines recommend active surveillance, which involves regular monitoring and thus avoid or delay treatment like surgery or radiation therapy and their life-changing complications.

22 Jan 2024

Receptor protein found to be a key player in prostate cancer cells' drug resistance

Researchers have identified a receptor protein known as CHRM1 as a key player in prostate cancer cells' resistance to docetaxel, a commonly used chemotherapy drug to treat advanced cancer that has spread beyond the prostate.

22 Jan 2024

Does space travel impact the human reproductive system?

How space travel, space radiation, and microgravity affect human reproductive functions.

22 Jan 2024

New study challenges role of rectal exam in prostate cancer screening

A study by the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna of MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital has taken a closer look at the effectiveness of common examination methods for the early detection of prostate cancer.

19 Jan 2024

Semen microbiota might play a crucial role in influencing male fertility

You may have heard about the gut microbiome and its influence on a person's overall health and well-being. It turns out that the same may hold true for the semen microbiome.

18 Jan 2024

Global mortality trends reveal convergence clubs and diverging patterns

Study analyzes global mortality trends from 1990 to 2030, identifying five convergence clubs of countries with similar mortality characteristics, revealing patterns of convergence and divergence in mortality and longevity.

18 Jan 2024

Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds

A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that higher dietary protein intake, especially plant protein, in middle adulthood significantly increases the likelihood of healthy aging, reducing chronic diseases and improving physical and mental health.

18 Jan 2024

Who's at greater risk for long-COVID? New study sheds light on vulnerable demographics

A study analyzing 134,444 participants from BRFSS and NHIS reveals that 21.5% and 17.1% respectively suffer from long-COVID, with higher risks in middle-aged, female, Hispanic individuals, those with less education, and residents of certain areas.

17 Jan 2024

COVID-19 vaccines saved over 1.4 million lives across Europe, WHO study reveals

A study analyzing COVID-19 mortality and vaccination data in Europe from December 2020 to March 2023 found that vaccination efforts reduced the death toll by 57%, saving approximately 1.4 million lives, with the most significant impact observed in older individuals and during the Omicron variant surge.

17 Jan 2024

What makes people gag at dentists?

Study finds a significant correlation between self-reported emetophobia, excessive gagging, and dental anxiety, with over 50% of participants recalling unpleasant vomiting or gagging experiences and a notable impact of dental office smells on these conditions.

17 Jan 2024

Climate change to quadruple air quality alerts, challenging adaptation in vulnerable U.S. communities

Study examines the impact of climate change on air quality alerts in the U.S., revealing a potential four-fold increase by 2100, with significant health and equity implications for adaptation strategies, especially in vulnerable communities.

17 Jan 2024

Men's Health News

Combination drug therapy beats solo treatment for aggressive prostate cancer relapse

Blood pressure variability: A stronger marker for Alzheimer's risk than heart rate variability

Dietary carotenoids may reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study suggests

Significant link found between recent weight loss and increased cancer risk

Long-term prostate cancer treatment study informs decisions for diverse groups

Do policies on access to contraceptives in the U.S. reflect individual preferences and right to self-determination?

From pregnancy to pension: Mangoes improve diet, study shows

Study finds no fertility decline in men with inflammatory joint disease

Rutgers researchers devise strategy to boost prostate cancer treatment efficacy

Study evaluates factors associated with selection of active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer

Receptor protein found to be a key player in prostate cancer cells' drug resistance

Does space travel impact the human reproductive system?

New study challenges role of rectal exam in prostate cancer screening

Semen microbiota might play a crucial role in influencing male fertility

Global mortality trends reveal convergence clubs and diverging patterns

Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds

Who's at greater risk for long-COVID? New study sheds light on vulnerable demographics

COVID-19 vaccines saved over 1.4 million lives across Europe, WHO study reveals

What makes people gag at dentists?

Climate change to quadruple air quality alerts, challenging adaptation in vulnerable U.S. communities

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