Why “low testosterone” has become a profitable masculinity crisis online

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	Why “low testosterone” has become a profitable masculinity crisis online Social media's portrayal of low testosterone transforms masculinity into a marketable issue, linking health interventions to male identity and performance.

	Tirzepatide shows dual benefits in sleep apnea trial improving metabolism and reducing inflammation Tirzepatide significantly improved cardiometabolic risk markers in adults with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in the SURMOUNT-OSA phase 3 trials. Mediation analyses suggest both weight loss and reduced sleep-disordered breathing contributed to improvements in inflammation, insulin resistance, lipids, and blood pressure.

			Maternal perinatal depression linked to autistic traits in toddlers A research team from the Department of Psychiatry at Tohoku University, led by Dr. Zhiqian Yu and Professor Hiroaki Tomita, has uncovered compelling evidence that maternal perinatal depression - psychological distress occurring during pregnancy or postpartum - elevates the risk of autistic-related traits in toddlers, with a particularly strong impact on girls.

			New meta-analysis challenges claims of athletic advantage for transgender women A meta-analysis of 52 studies reveals insights into body composition and fitness in transgender athletes, challenging assumptions about competitive advantage.

			Computational method clarifies microbial signals in tumor sequencing When scientists sequence tumor DNA, they typically find small amounts of genetic code from bacteria, viruses and fungi – microorganisms that, if actually present in tumor tissues, could influence how they grow, evade immunity or respond to treatment.

	New report highlights a rare case of 5-fluorouracil-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy A new case report was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on December 23, 2025, titled "Silent toxicity: A rare case of 5-fluorouracil-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy."

	Dual targeting strategy suppresses pancreatic cancer cell growth A new research paper was published in Volume 13 of Oncoscience on January 28, 2026, titled "Dual targeting of oncogenic microtubules and mitochondria in PDAC."

	Barriers to testosterone therapy drive men toward underground sources Some men are resorting to obtaining testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) from underground sources due to significant barriers to accessing the therapy through formal medical channels, according to new Griffith University research.

	Postpartum hair loss: Causes, timeline, and when to worry Postpartum hair loss can feel alarming, learn what the evidence says about when shedding peaks, what may prolong it, and when it could be signaling a treatable underlying hair loss condition.

	Skin-delivered estrogen improves bone health in amenorrhoa Hormone replacement therapy applied via the skin is the best way of protecting bone density in women whose periods have stopped due to anorexia or intense exercise, according to new research from Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

	Nervous system actively promotes pre-cancerous pancreatic lesions Pancreatic cancer has a lot of nerve. Notoriously tricky to detect, the disease also often resists traditional therapy. So, researchers are urgently looking for new ways to disrupt tumor formation.

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