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Released: 27-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Combatting prostate cancer stigma
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Expert weighs in on why men struggle to discuss prostate cancer diagnosis

Released: 26-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Microbiome studies explore why more women develop Alzheimer’s disease
University of Chicago Medical Center

Two new studies from the University of Chicago investigate the roles of the gut microbiome and estrogen in the differing rates of Alzheimer’s disease among women and men.

Released: 21-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Long COVID can happen to anyone. Keep up with the latest research on Long COVID on Newswise
Newswise

Stay informed! These are the latest research articles on "Long COVID" from the Coronavirus News Source on Newswise.

Newswise: Common hair loss and prostate drug may also cut heart disease risk in men and mice
Released: 20-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
Common hair loss and prostate drug may also cut heart disease risk in men and mice
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Released: 20-Feb-2024 12:05 AM EST
Women Get the Same Exercise Benefits As Men, But With Less Effort
Cedars-Sinai

A new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows there is a gender gap between women and men when it comes to exercise.

Newswise: Bar-Ilan University researchers produce “laboratory testicles”
Released: 19-Feb-2024 3:05 AM EST
Bar-Ilan University researchers produce “laboratory testicles”
Bar-Ilan University

Dr. Nitzan Gonen, a Bar-Ilan University researcher specializing in the process of fetal sex determination, together with research students Aviya Stopel, Cheli Lev and Stav Dahari, has succeeded in creating "laboratory testicles" that may significantly advance understanding of the mechanisms involved in sex determination and provide solutions for male infertility, which affects one in 12 men worldwide.

   
Released: 16-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Moffitt Study Finds Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Significantly Improves Outcomes for Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients
Moffitt Cancer Center

In a new article published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Moffitt Cancer Center researchers share data on the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced penile squamous cell carcinoma, addressing a critical gap in evidence regarding treatment options for this rare and aggressive cancer.

Newswise: Male fertility gene discovery reveals path to success for sperm
Released: 14-Feb-2024 7:05 PM EST
Male fertility gene discovery reveals path to success for sperm
University of Edinburgh

The discovery of a pair of genes that work in perfect harmony to protect male fertility, could provide new insights into some unexplained cases of the most severe form of infertility, research suggests.

Newswise: Common cancers that affect men
Released: 6-Feb-2024 12:00 PM EST
Common cancers that affect men
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Some of the cancers that most often affect men are prostate, colorectal, lung, and skin cancers. Knowing about these cancers and what you can do to help prevent them or find them early (when they are small, haven't spread, and might be easier to treat) may help save your life.

Released: 6-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Perceptions of Manhood and Masculinities Among Disabled Violently Injured Black Men in a Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Black men with firearm-acquired disabilities face negative physical and psychological impacts on their manhood, independence and mobility, according to a Rutgers Health study.

Newswise: New Prostate Cancer Report Card keeps treatment options simple to understand
Released: 4-Feb-2024 9:05 PM EST
New Prostate Cancer Report Card keeps treatment options simple to understand
University of South Australia

A new prostate cancer resource - the Prostate Cancer Outcomes Report Card - hopes to make it easier for men and their families to better understand the treatment options and outcomes.

Released: 31-Jan-2024 10:30 AM EST
American Academy of Dermatology issues updated guidelines for the management of acne
American Academy of Dermatology

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting nearly 50 million Americans each year, with symptoms usually beginning in puberty.

Released: 30-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Our winter of discontent: Get the latest news on the flu in the Influenza channel
Newswise

The latest research and expertise on the flue can be found in the Influenza channel on Newswise.

Released: 30-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Body positive images on social media improve how men view their bodies
University of Surrey

Exposure to body positive imagery on social media increase body satisfaction and reduces weight concerns in both men and women, a new study from the University of Surrey reports.

Newswise: Urology on the Beach Meeting Highlights Innovative Approaches to Multidisciplinary Care
Released: 26-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Urology on the Beach Meeting Highlights Innovative Approaches to Multidisciplinary Care
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

Renowned urologists from leading academic centers shared their insights and clinical recommendations at Urology on the Beach, a three-day professional conference hosted by the Desai Sethi Urology Institute (DSUI) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

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Released: 25-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
The 3 heart health tests you didn't know you need
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women in the United States. Eating a healthy diet and exercising help keep the heart healthy along with regular checkups with a doctor.

Released: 22-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Strategy to Boost Prostate Cancer Treatment Efficacy Devised at Rutgers Health
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Research shows why prostate cancer cells grow and spread in only some patients.

Released: 19-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Don't wait for an emergency to get the latest emergency medicine news
Newswise

Find the latest research and features on emergency medicine in the Emergency Medicine channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 18-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
Semen microbiome health may impact male fertility
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

You may have heard about the gut microbiome and its influence on a person’s overall health and well-being.

Released: 18-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Champions of Innovation: Two More Researchers Join Esteemed Ranks as Translational Scholars
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

The Society of Huntsman Translational Scholars adds Umang Swami, MD, MS, and Matthew Covington, MD, to its cohort that advances cancer testing and treatments through financial support and collaboration.

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Released: 14-Jan-2024 7:05 PM EST
No spokes in these wheels: an intellectual disability fails to deter cyclists
University of South Australia

As Australia gears up for the opening event of the world's premier men's elite road cycling tour, a group of lycra newbies will be celebrating their own success on wheels.

Released: 12-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Male gender expression in schools is associated with substance abuse later in life
University of Chicago Medical Center

A new study led by UChicago researchers found that changes in male gender expression from adolescence to young adulthood align closely with the gender norms present in individuals’ school environments, and that these trajectories are associated with subsequent patterns of substance abuse.

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Released: 10-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
A ‘Life-Changing’ Treatment for Enlarged Prostate
Cedars-Sinai

The choices that Bruce Gold faced last December to resolve debilitating symptoms from a severely enlarged prostate were to keep using a catheter or have an invasive surgery with unreliable results and a high risk of complications and lingering side effects.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 2:00 PM EST
Starting a family with the help of science: The latest research in Fertility
Newswise

Find the latest research and features on fertility in the Fertility News Source on Newswise.

       
Newswise: Male Breast Cancer Diagnosis Fuels Groundbreaking Treatment Tool
Released: 21-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Male Breast Cancer Diagnosis Fuels Groundbreaking Treatment Tool
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah

Huntsman Cancer Institute breast cancer patient Christopher Gregg uses his expertise as a cancer researcher to study ways to improve cancer treatment plans.

15-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Sniffing women’s tears reduces aggressive behavior in men
PLOS

New research, publishing December 21st in the open access journal in PLOS Biology, shows that tears from women contain chemicals that block aggression in men.

     
Released: 20-Dec-2023 6:05 PM EST
Persistent financial disparities create barriers to male infertility treatment
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Infertility remains a widespread issue impacting many people seeking to create families.

Released: 7-Dec-2023 2:15 PM EST
Looking for unique stories about the winter holidays? Check out the Winter Holidays channel
Newswise

It's the moooost wonderful time...of the year! Are you looking for new story ideas that are focused on the winter holiday season? Perhaps you're working on a story on on managing stress and anxiety? Perhaps you're working on a story on seasonal affective disorder? Or perhaps your editor asked you to write a story on tracking Santa? Look no further. Check out the Winter Holidays channel.

       
Released: 6-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
New study finds many couples around the world may share high blood pressure
American Heart Association (AHA)

A study of married or partnered, middle-aged and older heterosexual couples in the U.S., England, China and India found that in 20% to 47% of the couples, both spouses/partners had high blood pressure.

29-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Black men with advanced prostate cancer less likely to receive crucial treatment, study finds
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

A new study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found Black men diagnosed with more advanced stages of prostate cancer are significantly less likely to be prescribed novel hormone therapy than other racial and ethnic groups – including white or Latino men – despite the therapy being proven to effectively control the growth of prostate tumors and extend the lives of men with the disease.

Newswise: Desai Sethi Urology Institute Performs First Prepubertal Male Fertility Preservation
Released: 30-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Desai Sethi Urology Institute Performs First Prepubertal Male Fertility Preservation
University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine

The investigational procedure, done in collaboration with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), harvests testicular tissue containing stem cells in prepubertal boys who are about to undergo treatments for cancer or other conditions that might result in infertility.

Released: 30-Nov-2023 11:00 AM EST
Plastic surgeons ask: What's the ideal male buttock?
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

At a time when more men are considering body contouring and gluteal enhancement, an Internet survey provides new information on the "ideal" appearance of the male buttock, reports the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Released: 22-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
يشارك خبراء مايو كلينك هيلثكير خطوات يمكن اتخاذها لتحسين الخصوبة
Mayo Clinic

تتشابه التهيئة للحمل في بعض الأمور مع الاستعداد لخوض سباق. فالنظام الغذائي وممارسة الرياضة وتجنب العادات غير الصحية كلها أمور مهمة لزيادة فرص حدوث الحمل، وذلك وفقًا لما قالته مي الأعرجي، بكالوريوس الطب والجراحة، خبيرة طب الأسرة في مايو كلينك هيلثكير في لندن.

Released: 22-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Especialista da Mayo Clinic Healthcare compartilha os passos que devem ser adotados para melhorar a fertilidade
Mayo Clinic

A preparação física para a gravidez tem alguns pontos em comum com a preparação física para uma corrida. Dieta, exercícios e evitar hábitos não saudáveis são importantes para criar as condições para a gravidez, explica a Dra. May Al-Araji.

Released: 22-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Una experta de Mayo Clinic Healthcare comparte consejos para aumentar la fertilidad
Mayo Clinic

El acondicionamiento para el embarazo tiene puntos en común con la preparación para correr una carrera. La alimentación, el ejercicio y evitar los hábitos poco saludables son medidas importantes para aumentar las posibilidades de quedar embarazada, según afirma la Licenciada en Medicina y Cirugía, May Al-Araji.

Released: 22-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Does Spaceflight Increase Men’s Risk of Erectile Dysfunction?
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)

During missions into space, astronauts are exposed to high levels of galactic cosmic radiation and weightlessness. Simulation experiments in male rats indicated that these aspects of spaceflight can negatively affect vascular tissues relevant to erectile dysfunction, even after a period of long-term recovery.

   
Released: 21-Nov-2023 3:45 PM EST
It's not over until it's over. Keep up with the latest COVID research in the Coronavirus channel.
Newswise

Stay informed! Keep up with the latest research on the COVID-19 virus in the Coronavirus channel on Newswise.

Released: 16-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
High school students with multiple concussions report increased suicidal behavior
University of Michigan

High school students, particularly males, who reported a history of concussion in the last year were more likely to engage in suicidal thoughts, planning or attempts than their nonconcussed peers, according to a study by a research team that includes a researcher at the University of Michigan.

Released: 15-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
New study finds association between insecticide exposure and lower sperm concentration in adult men
George Mason University

Comprehensive systematic review of 25 studies over nearly 50 years reveals consistent evidence of associations between insecticide exposure and lower sperm concentration

Newswise: Scientists Piece Together DNA Repair Pathway Implicated in Breast, Ovarian, and Prostate Cancers
Released: 15-Nov-2023 11:00 AM EST
Scientists Piece Together DNA Repair Pathway Implicated in Breast, Ovarian, and Prostate Cancers
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Susanna Stroik, PhD, and Dale Ramsden, PhD, in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the UNC School of Medicine, have learned more about an enzyme found to be overly expressed in patients with hereditary breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and prostate cancer.

Newswise: Pioneering surgical approach is a lifesaver for New Jersey resident Andre LaPierre
Released: 14-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Pioneering surgical approach is a lifesaver for New Jersey resident Andre LaPierre
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

New Jersey resident Andre LaPierre, 67, thought he had put cancer behind him. In 2019, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had, what he thought, a successful surgery to remove his cancerous prostate.

Newswise: Researchers Explore Origins of Lupus, Find Reason for Condition’s Prevalence Among Women
Released: 14-Nov-2023 10:00 AM EST
Researchers Explore Origins of Lupus, Find Reason for Condition’s Prevalence Among Women
Johns Hopkins Medicine

For years, researchers and clinicians have known that lupus, an autoimmune condition, occurs in women at a rate nine times higher than in men.

Released: 9-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
هل يمكن أن يؤثر سرطان الخصية على الخصوبة؟
Mayo Clinic

يُعَّد هذا مصدر قلق شائع بين الرجال الذين شُخِّصَت إصابتهم بسرطان الخصية. هل سأكون قادرًا على إنجاب أطفال في المستقبل؟

Released: 9-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
¿El cáncer testicular puede afectar la fertilidad?
Mayo Clinic

Esta es una preocupación común entre los hombres que reciben un diagnóstico de cáncer testicular. ¿Podré tener hijos en el futuro?



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