Study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in women
To all the women who've heard the frustrating "it's all in your head" in response to medical maladies, a new study out Friday feels your pain.
Mar 14, 2026
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Polycyclic Compounds: News and Research on Androstanes
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Study uncovers a new mechanism explaining how chemicals affect sex hormones
Researchers at the University of Oulu have identified a previously unknown mechanism in humans that may explain why certain medicines and environmental chemicals disrupt the balance of sex hormones. The finding deepens scientific ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Pregnant? Researchers discover that it may decrease your 'fear memory'
There's a reason that the term "mom brain" exists. In recent years, research has shown that the forgetfulness and general fogginess that mothers can experience after giving birth, both immediately and in the long term, is ...
Mar 3, 2026
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Testosterone increases severity of bacterial skin infections, researchers discover
Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but the biological basis for this disparity has remained unclear. A new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Why chronic pain lasts longer in women: Immune cells offer clues
Chronic pain lasts longer for women than men, and new research suggests differences in hormone-regulated immune cells, called monocytes, may help explain why.
Feb 20, 2026
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Pre-exercise sexual activity does not harm strength or endurance in male athletes, finds new study
Athletes may not have to observe pre-game abstinence before a big event after all. According to new research, sexual activity before intense exercise doesn't slow down an athlete's performance—in some cases, it may even help.
Why do nose and ear hairs become longer and thicker as we age?
Growing older often brings unexpected grooming challenges. This is particularly apparent when some areas that, when young, we could otherwise ignore start to develop hair.
Feb 10, 2026
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Men resort to buying underground testosterone to bridge access gap
Some men are resorting to obtaining testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) from underground sources due to significant barriers to accessing the therapy through formal medical channels, according to new Griffith University ...
Feb 10, 2026
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High levels of testosterone in the blood raise risk of coronary artery disease in men
High levels of testosterone in the blood have been linked to a greater risk of coronary artery disease in men, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge published in The Journal of Clinical ...
Feb 2, 2026
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Certain sex hormones could play important role in understanding long-term heart health
People with type 2 diabetes face a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems, according to the National Institutes of Health. These risks also differ between women and men, but doctors don't ...
Jan 26, 2026
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