Do I have prostate cancer? Why a simple PSA blood test alone won't give you the answer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over 60.
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'Beer belly' linked to heart damage in men
A large study using advanced imaging found that abdominal obesity, sometimes referred to as a "beer belly," is associated with more harmful changes in heart structure than overall body weight alone, especially in men.
Dec 1, 2025
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Can grape seed extract slow the growth of prostate cancer after treatment?
Grape seed extract—a dietary supplement made from the seeds of wine grapes—has been investigated to see if it can help reduce blood cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. But can it also help slow down the growth of ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Studying a sex-specific role of a special enzyme in the development of diabetes
Dr. Ahmed Lawan, an assistant professor in the College of Science at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has published a paper in the journal Cells that demonstrates ...
Oct 9, 2025
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New therapeutic strategies show promise against a hard-to-treat prostate cancer
A new study has uncovered promising therapeutic strategies against one of the deadliest forms of prostate cancer.
Nov 20, 2025
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Absence of key protein scrambles sperm DNA, revealing potential cause of male infertility
Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have published an analysis that reveals new functions of the RAD21L protein—a germline-specific cohesin—crucial for male fertility. The study, carried out in mice ...
Oct 15, 2025
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Researchers discuss gaps, obstacles and solutions for contraception
Contraception and family planning are vital aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Despite major advances in modern contraception over the past 60 years, many gaps remain and the rate of unplanned pregnancies ...
Oct 31, 2025
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Cellular signature explains why some prostate tumors resist standard treatments
A new study by University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center researchers identifies a cellular signature that explains why about one-third of prostate cancers respond especially poorly to treatment.
Jul 9, 2025
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Sustained reduction found in prostate cancer mortality with prostate-specific antigen screening
A European study has demonstrated a sustained long-term reduction in prostate cancer mortality through prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening. However, the findings also highlight the issue of overdiagnosis, or the detection ...
Nov 4, 2025
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Epilepsy drug's feared fertility risks in men found to be minimal
A large-scale international study led by the University of Liverpool has found little evidence that sodium valproate significantly impairs male fertility in men with epilepsy or bipolar disorder.
Sep 15, 2025
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