Contraception and castration linked to longer lifespan
Blocking reproduction increases lifespan in both males and females of many different species, a new international University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found.
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Men's health news
Early brain differences may explain sex-specific risks for addiction
The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine. The investigators found that children with a family history of substance ...
Nov 21, 2025
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Inflammasome found to drive male-specific bone loss in gum disease
A study out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has unveiled new insights into the inflammatory processes behind periodontitis, a common and debilitating gum disease. Research conducted by UNC Adams School ...
Nov 14, 2025
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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 ...
Nov 10, 2025
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CRISPR screen identifies new regulator of androgen receptor in prostate cancer
A poorly characterized protein, historically thought to be a chaperon or enzyme, may actually be a key player in prostate cancer. In a systematic CRISPR screen, scientists from Arc Institute, UCSF, and the Fred Hutchinson ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Couple conceive with the help of an AI-guided sperm recovery method
After trying to start a family for nearly two decades, a couple has conceived with the help of researchers at the Columbia University Fertility Center. The case is described in a research letter published in The Lancet. It ...
Oct 31, 2025
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Women gain greater heart benefits from exercise than men, activity tracker analysis finds
Female individuals may experience a three-fold reduction in mortality risk from coronary heart disease when following recommended exercise guidelines, compared to male individuals. These findings, published in Nature Cardiovascular ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Animal study links regional PFAS levels to male reproductive impacts
New research from the University of Newcastle has revealed that PFAS levels matching those found in the Williamtown contamination zone could significantly alter male reproductive health in animals—even without visibly damaging ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Researchers find a new targeted approach to shut down prostate cancer growth
Prostate cancer relies on genetic "switches," called enhancers, that can turn on tumor-promoting genes. Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have discovered histone H2B N-terminal acetylation ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Drug combo cuts risk of death in advanced prostate cancer by 40%, clinical trial finds
Men whose prostate cancer returns after surgery or radiation therapy may now benefit from a new drug combination shown in clinical trials to cut the risk of death by more than 40%.
Oct 19, 2025
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