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The enhanced games, or 'steroid Olympics', are on—they pose risks for athletes and viewers

The inaugural Enhanced Games are underway in Las Vegas and are set to be a unique spectacle that promotes drug-induced "enhancement." The International Olympic Committee has condemned the event as a way to "destroy any concept ...

Looksmaxxing isn't just a TikTok trend—it often reflects severe body image issues in teen boys and young men

Punishing regimens of facial exercises. Intentional starvation. Reshaping the jawline or cheekbones by smashing them with a hammer or chisel.

Sexual problems common after cancer in young adults

Each year, approximately 2,000 people aged 18–39 are diagnosed with cancer in Sweden. Most survive their illness, but for many, life continues with long-term consequences. In a new doctoral dissertation, Charlotta Bergström ...

Viagra could hold key to halting Peyronie's disease

Combining two widely prescribed drug classes could provide the first effective treatment for early-stage Peyronie's disease, according to a new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Mpox study reveals that hidden infections may fuel spread

A Kaiser Permanente study of nearly 8,000 men shows that in mid- to late 2024, mpox was far more common than previously thought among men who had sex with men. Individuals without symptoms accounted for most infections and ...

Novel molecular marker may improve prostate cancer treatment

Most prostate cancers rely on male sex hormones, known as androgens, to grow. As a result, standard treatment focuses on lowering androgen levels or blocking their activity, but many tumors eventually become resistant and ...

Benign prostatic hyperplasia linked to depression, anxiety

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is associated with elevated risks for depression and anxiety, with a causal link to depression supported by genetic evidence, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in the International ...

AI tool in trial for faster prostate cancer diagnosis

The NHS is embarking on a trial that could cut prostate cancer diagnosis times from weeks to a single day. The initiative uses artificial intelligence to analyze MRI scans, potentially transforming care for men with the most ...

Sperm molecules can predict IVF success

The sperm is not a passive supplier of genetic material to the egg. A study from Linköping University, Sweden, shows that certain molecules that come with the sperm, so-called micro-RNA, contribute to the development of the ...

Racial differences and prostate cancer treatment decisions

Black men choose aggressive prostate cancer treatment—regardless of anticipated life expectancy—more often than Hispanic or Caucasian men, according to new research by Cedars-Sinai investigators published in the journal Prostate ...