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High testosterone levels and lower heart risks tied together

(Medical Xpress) -- A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reports that higher natural levels of testosterone in elderly men may reduce their risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Cardiology created Oct 06, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

China boosts bird flu response as cases rise

China confirmed three more cases of bird flu on Sunday, as authorities sought to curb a deadly outbreak by banning live poultry sales and disinfecting schools.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 07, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Researchers identify genetic root to early-onset prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is often considered an elderly man's disease, and little is known about the approximately 2% of cases that arise in men who are aged 50 years or younger. Research published in the February 11th issue of the ...

Cancer created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Low steroid levels linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Low levels of a naturally occurring steroid are associated with an increased risk of heart and blood-vessel disease in elderly men, a new study finds. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 94th ...

Cardiology created Jun 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Prostate cancer screenings at VA hospitals don't follow guidelines for elderly, study says

(Medical Xpress) -- Veterans Affairs hospitals screen elderly men with limited life expectancies for prostate cancer at surprisingly high rates, even though guidelines recommend against such screening, according ...

Cancer created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cartenoids found to reduce hip fracture risk in lean men

Speaking at the IOF Regionals Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting, researchers from the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Ministry of Health, announced a study which links carotenoids to decreased hip fracture ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study shows fit elderly patients should be considered for therapy

Until there are more validated biomarkers to direct treatment decisions, many physicians use patient age to decide what therapy to give their patients. Literature data report that older patients often go undertreated because ...

Cancer created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0