One-third of former professional American football players report a punch-drunk reality - CTE
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 Ultra-processed foods are silently altering your metabolism, scientists warnUltra-processed foods are silently altering your metabolism, scientists warn
 
Researchers from Germany and France uncover how ultra-processed foods impact metabolism in adolescents and young adults by analyzing urine and plasma biomarkers. Their findings suggest potential health risks linked to frequent consumption of processed foods.
 
 
 One-third of former professional American football players report a punch-drunk reality - CTEOne-third of former professional American football players report a punch-drunk reality - CTE
 
Study found that one-third of former American football players reported perceived CTE, which was significantly associated with a higher risk of suicidality and mental health problems.
 
   COVID-19 pandemic reduced sexual partners and activity in the U.S.COVID-19 pandemic reduced sexual partners and activity in the U.S.
 
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced the number of sexual partners and sexual encounters in the U.S., with non-married women experiencing the most pronounced declines.
 
   Vitamin B12 boosts testosterone levels in men with infertilityVitamin B12 boosts testosterone levels in men with infertility
 
Research finds that higher serum vitamin B12 levels are associated with improved testosterone concentrations in men with infertility, but no impact on other reproductive hormones.
 
   UCLA Health researchers showcase advances in radiation oncology at ASTROUCLA Health researchers showcase advances in radiation oncology at ASTRO
 
UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers and physicians who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies will present data on the latest radiation oncology research and clinical trial results at the 66th annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Washington D.C., Sept. 29 to Oct. 2.
 
 Insights into testosterone recovery after androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer
 
Insights into testosterone recovery after androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancerA study led by researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center sheds light on testosterone recovery following androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in men undergoing radiotherapy for prostate cancer, providing key insights for optimizing patient care.
 
 
 Not all ultra-processed foods are made alike: Researchers warn against villainizing entire food group
 
Not all ultra-processed foods are made alike: Researchers warn against villainizing entire food groupResearchers find that ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption may not be directly responsible for poor health outcomes, with lifestyle factors playing a significant role. More experimental research is needed to establish causality.
 
 
 Glutathione found to significantly reduce acetaldehyde levels and help relieve hangovers
 
Glutathione found to significantly reduce acetaldehyde levels and help relieve hangoversStudy demonstrates that glutathione (GSH) significantly reduces acetaldehyde levels, a key factor in hangovers, though subjective symptoms showed little difference between groups. Pharmacokinetic data indicate that GSH accelerates acetaldehyde clearance, providing potential relief from hangover symptoms.
 
 
 High levels of microplastics found in prostate tumors, possibly linked to take-out food
 
High levels of microplastics found in prostate tumors, possibly linked to take-out foodResearchers discovered microplastics in both tumor and para-tumor prostate tissues, with higher concentrations found in tumor samples, raising concerns about their potential role in cancer development.
 
 
 Barcoding technology reveals secrets of cancer metastasis
 
Barcoding technology reveals secrets of cancer metastasisMetastatic cancer can be a devastating diagnosis. The cancer is spreading. It may travel to multiple organs in the body. This could mean more pain and ultimately, death.
 
 
 Study shows equal effectiveness of proton beam therapy and IMRT for prostate cancer
 
Study shows equal effectiveness of proton beam therapy and IMRT for prostate cancerPeople with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer treated with either of two types of contemporary radiation therapy -; proton beam therapy or intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) -; achieved equally high rates of tumor control with no differences in patient-reported quality of life, according to a first-of-its-kind phase III clinical trial comparing the two technologies.
 
 
 Older adults face higher CVD risk post-cancer treatment
 
Older adults face higher CVD risk post-cancer treatmentOlder adults treated for cancer face twice the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases compared to those without cancer. The highest risks are seen in patients with metastatic, hematologic, and lung cancers, especially after chemotherapy.
 
 
 Study shows little rebound in cancer diagnoses post-pandemic
 
Study shows little rebound in cancer diagnoses post-pandemicCancer incidence trends in 2021 largely returned to what they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
 
 
 Extending survival in meningioma patients with innovative radiopharmaceutical therapy
 
Extending survival in meningioma patients with innovative radiopharmaceutical therapyA radiopharmaceutical therapy that has successfully extended progression-free survival for patients with neuroendocrine tumors shows early promise for delivering similar benefits to patients with difficult-to-treat meningioma, a type of brain tumor.
 
 
 Study finds microplastics in semen and urine, linking PTFE exposure to lower sperm count
 
Study finds microplastics in semen and urine, linking PTFE exposure to lower sperm countResearchers in China found multiple types of microplastics in human semen and urine, with exposure to PTFE significantly linked to reduced sperm quality, highlighting potential reproductive health risks.
 
 
 Researchers question the use of "cancer" for certain prostate conditions
 
Researchers question the use of "cancer" for certain prostate conditionsA new paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that patients may benefit if doctors stop calling certain early-stage changes to the prostate "cancer" at all.
 
 
 Study explores whether certain brain proteins may play a role in Alzheimer's development
 
Study explores whether certain brain proteins may play a role in Alzheimer's developmentWith a four-year, $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers from Case Western Reserve University will study whether certain brain proteins may play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.