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More men living longer with incurable prostate cancer, report finds
Men in England diagnosed with incurable advanced prostate cancer are more likely to survive for at least three years than they were a decade ago, according to an analysis by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine ...
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Dads are dying after their kids are born, and no one is tracking it
It took the better part of a century for maternal mortality to be recognized, forgotten and finally recognized again as an urgent public health crisis in the United States. In contrast, research shows fathers—particularly ...
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Key driver of aggressive prostate cancer identified, suggesting new way to reverse drug resistance
Researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center have identified a previously overlooked molecular regulator that helps determine whether prostate tumors remain sensitive to treatment or evolve into a more aggressive, drug-resistant ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Low-risk prostate tumors reveal molecular signs linked to more aggressive cancer
A new study revealed molecular features linked to more aggressive prostate cancer in a subset of patients who had been classified as low risk, highlighting biological differences that may not be apparent from clinical measures ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Newly identified prostate cell type may help explain why enlarged prostate develops in one region of gland
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a distinct type of prostate cell that may help solve the long-standing mystery of why benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—a noncancerous ...
Oct 6, 2026
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PSMA PET/CT-targeted biopsy improves detection of clinically significant prostate cancer
PSMA PET/CT-targeted biopsy detects more clinically significant prostate cancer than systematic biopsy alone in men with negative or inconclusive MRI findings but persistent clinical risk factors. According to new research ...
Oct 6, 2026
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Muscle dysmorphia symptoms linked with sexual difficulties among boys and young men
Boys and young men who report greater symptoms of muscle dysmorphia may also be more likely to experience a range of sexual difficulties, according to a new study examining the intersection of body image and sexual health.
Oct 5, 2026
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Case report highlights multidisciplinary approach to recurrent prostate cancer
A case report led by UCLA Health researchers highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach to treating prostate cancer that returns after surgery, particularly when the disease recurs multiple ...
Sep 30, 2026
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Why men face higher cancer risks may depend on the country they live in
Men bear a disproportionately higher burden of cancer even for cancers that are not specific to either sex. Although this pattern is global, the reasons for this difference remain mysterious. A recent study set out to investigate ...
How missing pieces of the Y chromosome drive cancer in men
A new study found that cancer cells selectively chip away gene-rich sections of the Y chromosome, triggering changes that regulate tumor growth. Co-led by University of Arizona Cancer Center physician-scientist Dr. Dan Theodorescu, ...
Sep 28, 2026
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Five-treatment radiation therapy offers an effective nonsurgical alternative for localized prostate cancer
Five-treatment stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) provided excellent long-term cancer control with fewer urinary and sexual side effects than surgery in the first randomized trial to directly compare the treatments ...
Sep 28, 2026
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After prostate surgery, shortened radiation schedule provides similar cancer control to standard radiation
Men with high-risk prostate cancer have a higher likelihood of residual disease after prostatectomy and may require radiation therapy after surgery, particularly when PSA levels begin to rise. Conventional postprostatectomy ...
Sep 28, 2026
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Genetic profiling could help tailor hormone therapy for prostate cancer after surgery
A recent analysis of the NRG-RTOG 0534 "SPPORT" clinical trial evaluated the Luminal B (LumB) molecular subtype using the PAM50 genomic classifier to determine whether tumor biology could help identify patients most likely ...
Sep 28, 2026
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Prostate cancer surgery and radiation have different long-term effects on urinary, sexual, and survival outcomes
Men with prostate cancer face different long-term risks depending on whether they choose surgery or radiation therapy, with surgery linked to higher rates of urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction and radiation linked ...
Sep 25, 2026
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Researchers uncover dual role of B7-H3 in prostate tumor immune suppression
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a previously unknown pathway that prostate tumors leverage to suppress the immune system by reshaping the tumor microenvironment to resist treatment. ...
Sep 23, 2026
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Should you get a prostate-specific antigen test for prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is common. About 200 in every 1,000 Australian men will be told they have prostate cancer by age 85. But the chance of dying from it is much lower: around 18 in 1,000 cases.
Sep 23, 2026
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Pacemakers after heart valve surgery have different survival impact by sex, study finds
Following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), disturbances in the heart's electrical conduction system can make a pacemaker necessary. A recent study shows that the significance of a pacemaker for subsequent prognosis ...
Sep 22, 2026
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Use of MRI before prostate biopsies increases sharply across U.S. hospitals
Using prostate MRI before a biopsy is a real advance in prostate cancer diagnosis. Multiple randomized trials have shown that imaging the prostate first and then targeting suspicious lesions finds more of the aggressive cancers ...
Sep 20, 2026
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Emergency department visits for gambling disorders nearly doubled after Ontario expanded its online gambling market
Emergency department (ED) visits for gambling disorders doubled following the legalization of single-event sports betting and expansion of Ontario's online gambling market, according to a new study from ICES. The increase ...
Sep 16, 2026
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Prostate cancer: Specialized imaging could prevent unnecessary biopsies
An elevated PSA level in the blood may indicate prostate cancer but does not allow for a definitive diagnosis. Where there is a corresponding suspicion, a tissue sample is usually taken from the prostate. A study by the Medical ...
Sep 15, 2026
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Trauma-induced changes in the brain differ significantly between males and females
Exposure to stress during critical developmental windows significantly increases the risk of developing mood and anxiety disorders in adulthood. While women and sexual- and gender-minority groups experience higher rates of ...
Sep 15, 2026
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Young military veterans have higher 'forever chemical' levels than non-veterans
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called forever chemicals because of their long-lasting presence in humans and the environment, are commonly found in consumer and industrial products. When Brown University ...
Sep 14, 2026
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Combination therapy may improve immune response against advanced prostate cancer
Combining the targeted therapy olaparib with an additional immunotherapy may improve immune response in a subgroup of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who responded poorly to initial treatment, ...
Sep 10, 2026
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Certain DNA signatures may reveal which prostate cancers are most likely to spread
Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer among men globally. Yet, we still know relatively little about why the disease develops or why some men live with it for years while it progresses aggressively in others.
Sep 9, 2026
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Work-related stress can cause erectile dysfunction in young men
New research in the International Journal of Clinical Practice suggests that workplace psychological stress may impair erectile function in young men by affecting certain stress-management pathways in the brain and reducing ...
Sep 9, 2026
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