Fathers may influence their children's health before they're even conceived
A father's health before conception may leave a biological imprint on his future children, according to a new study from Washington State University.
Jun 9, 2026
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Urogenital System: News and Research on Genitalia, Male
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Cannabis use does not lower testosterone, study concludes
The effects of cannabis on the hormonal system and male fertility remain controversial within the scientific community. A study conducted by the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration with the Swiss Center for Applied ...
May 28, 2026
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mRNA therapy restores fertility in genetically infertile mice
Researchers have found that targeted delivery of messenger RNA (mRNA) can restore sperm production and fertility in genetically infertile male mice. The findings, published in Stem Cell Reports, demonstrate that transient ...
Mar 5, 2026
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AI model to improve prostate cancer care
Researchers and clinicians from six leading medical centers and academic institutions—including the University of California San Diego—have collaborated to develop a new artificial intelligence model of the male urinary tract ...
Mar 2, 2026
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Widely used pesticides may lower sperm count
Contemporary agricultural practices make it difficult to prevent consuming chemicals and potentially causing harm to the body.
Nov 6, 2025
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Survey reveals men would rather sit in traffic than talk about prostate health
A new survey from Orlando Health reveals that over one-third of men (38%) would rather endure stressful situations, such as watching their team lose a big game or being stuck in traffic, than discuss their prostate health. ...
Nov 4, 2025
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A new clue to male fertility: Omega-3 fatty acid DHA shown to relax reproductive tract muscle
A research team has discovered that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a major omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil, directly relaxes smooth muscle in the male reproductive tract by blocking specific calcium channels.
Oct 15, 2025
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Protein deficiency during pregnancy and lactation may compromise sperm viability in offspring
In Brazil, researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) conducted experiments on rats and identified that a protein-deficient diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding can compromise the reproductive health of male offspring. ...
Sep 3, 2025
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SARS-CoV-2 infects testicular cells and uses cellular machinery to replicate, study finds
The COVID-19 virus hijacks the machinery of testicular cells that produce the hormone testosterone in order to replicate. It also appropriates the metabolic pathways of these cells and cholesterol, a precursor of testosterone, ...
Aug 21, 2025
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Study reveals four novel genes required for male fertility in mice
The pioneering research of UC Santa Cruz's Upasna Sharma to determine how a father's life experiences and environment can influence the health and well-being of his children moves forward with the recent discovery of four ...
Mar 4, 2025
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