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Gambling ads on social media reach more than twice as many men as women, finds study
Gambling companies are reaching young men—the group most likely to exhibit problem gambling behavior—on social media at more than double the rate of women, a study has found.
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Scans uncover hidden prostate cancer progression when PSA stays stable
A large analysis of two major clinical trials has found that the spread of prostate cancer can be detected on imaging scans even when biomarkers remain stable in patients treated with androgen receptor inhibitors, according ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Erectile disorder: How science is moving beyond Viagra
Erectile disorder (ED) refers to a persistent difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for satisfying sexual activity. It affects millions of men worldwide, including up to 1 in 4 in the United States. Beyond ...
Apr 26, 2026
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A global fertility reversal is unfolding, and it could upend who becomes parent in decades ahead
With few exceptions, birth rates are falling worldwide. What does this mean? Put simply, the fertility rate describes the average number of children a woman is expected to have over the course of her life, if exposed to the ...
Apr 23, 2026
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Study finds prostate cancer overdiagnosis rises sharply with age
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that the likelihood of prostate cancer overdiagnosis—the detection of a cancer that would never have been diagnosed during a patient's lifetime but for PSA screening—is ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Can the pill be side-effect free and taken on demand?
Preventing pregnancy is largely viewed as the responsibility of anyone who can become pregnant. It's a burden that can hold significant emotional, financial and physical weight (not just the bathroom scale kind).
Apr 22, 2026
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Federal housing assistance may lead to improved two-year survival among older people with prostate cancer
Older men with prostate cancer who receive federal housing assistance at the time they are first diagnosed have better two-year survival chances compared to demographically and clinically similar men without that assistance, ...
Apr 21, 2026
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Severe male infertility tied to higher colorectal and thyroid cancer risk
Men with severely reduced fertility are at greater risk of developing other health conditions later in life. A research team from Lund University in Sweden has now shown that these men are also more likely to develop colorectal ...
Apr 16, 2026
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New study shows faster recovery with minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment
A recent randomized clinical trial has found that men with localized, intermediate-risk prostate cancer recovered faster and experienced less short-term impact on their daily lives when treated with MRI-guided, transurethral ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Heart, metabolic and inflammatory risk patterns found to differ markedly between men and women with obesity
New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Istanbul, Turkey (May 12–15), reveals distinct patterns of heart, metabolic, and inflammatory health risks between men and women living with ...
Apr 12, 2026
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Researchers map prostate immune niches, showing T cells persist months in mice
More than 35,000 men in the United States die from prostate cancer each year. Now, a new study reveals the immune cell weaponry we might use to save lives.
Apr 11, 2026
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Women's immune systems show bigger age-related changes than men's, study reveals
Statistics show clear differences in the population's immune system according to sex: men are more susceptible to infections and cancers, while women have stronger immune responses, which translate, for example, into better ...
Apr 10, 2026
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Why autism affects more men than women—MDGA1 gene mutation may help explain
Researchers have discovered that a mutation of the MDGA1 gene, a key factor modulating the connections and characteristics between nerve cells, serves as a new cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and suggested the possibility ...
Apr 9, 2026
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A big step toward safe, reversible male contraception
Cornell scientists have taken a major step toward developing a safe, reversible, long-acting and 100% effective nonhormonal male contraceptive, considered the holy grail of male contraception. A proof-of-principle study in ...
Apr 7, 2026
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HRT patches to treat prostate cancer—here's how it works
Women's HRT patches can treat prostate cancer just as effectively as standard hormone injections—but with fewer of the worst side effects—according to a large UK trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Diabetes drug metformin may echo the benefits of exercise in prostate cancer care
A new study has found that metformin, a widely prescribed diabetes drug, may mimic one of exercise's core biological effects in men with prostate cancer, raising levels of a molecule tied to energy balance and weight control ...
Apr 6, 2026
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Interventions for self-harm are less effective for men, study shows
Researchers at City St George's, University of London have found that psychological interventions for self-harm appear to be more effective for females than males, raising concerns about how well current treatments meet the ...
Apr 5, 2026
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Innovative targeted therapy halts prostate cancer spread to the bone
New findings from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), published in Pharmacological Research, show that an innovative drug effectively prevents prostate tumors from spreading ...
Apr 2, 2026
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Older men are most likely to reach for saltshakers, while women's salt-adding behavior is more nuanced, study suggests
Salt has been used as a seasoning and food preservative for thousands of years, but having too much of it can lead to various diseases, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, and kidney disease. Salt overconsumption ...
Apr 2, 2026
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PSMA therapy delays hormone therapy in prostate cancer, clinical trial finds
Where previous research showed that PSMA therapy for prostate cancer can prolong the lives of patients who have exhausted all other treatment options, a new study now demonstrates that the therapy is also effective in an ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Testosterone level not a sure sign of well-being, says researcher
The connection between testosterone and well-being is weaker than many people think. Although there are clear health connections, a higher testosterone level is not always the key to well-being, according to a thesis at the ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia risk up with higher percentage total food weight from ultraprocessed food
Among middle-aged and older men, a higher percentage of total food weight from ultraprocessed food (UPF) is associated with a higher risk for incident benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study published online ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Study finds many psychotherapists lack training for eating disorders in boys
A new binational study of 259 outpatient psychotherapists across Canada and the United States highlights significant gaps in clinician knowledge, confidence, and formal training related to treating eating disorders and muscle ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Self‑harm treatments less effective for men compared to women: New research
Men are more likely to die by suicide globally.
Mar 31, 2026
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Why a man's health before pregnancy matters for the next generation
When we think about preparing for a healthy pregnancy and baby, most advice focuses on women. Such advice might include good nutrition, taking dietary supplements, avoiding alcohol or smoking and managing their medications ...
Mar 29, 2026
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