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Research may lead to improved system for early diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer

New research coauthored by Brigham Young University researchers may lead to a more accurate system for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of prostate cancer.

22 Nov 2016

ATOMS device shows efficacy in treating male stress urinary incontinence

In the largest study yet to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of the adjustable transobturator male system to treat incontinence in men following invasive prostate treatment, the overall success and dry rates were 90% and 64%, respectively, after a median of 31 months.

22 Nov 2016

Walnuts could be key to happier state-of-mind in young healthy men

College can be a stressful time for young adults as they figure out how to manage intense daily routines that include work, study and play.

18 Nov 2016

UMass researchers receive federal grant to improve health of low-income African-American men

Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst have been awarded a five-year, $2.3 million federal grant to study and build upon the success of an innovative program in Springfield, MA to improve the health of low-income African-American men.

18 Nov 2016

ZERO's Grow & Give campaign raises awareness and funds to fight prostate cancer

This November, facial hair is taking the month by storm with men sprouting 'staches and beards to support their fellow man. For the third consecutive year, ZERO's Grow & Give campaign is dedicated exclusively to raising awareness and funds to fight prostate cancer, a disease that kills an American man every 20 minutes.

16 Nov 2016

Crowdsourcing new prediction tool for better prognosis of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Knowing the likely course of cancer can influence treatment decisions. Now a new prediction model published today in Lancet Oncology offers a more accurate prognosis for a patient's metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

16 Nov 2016

Scientists show how key protein can be important driver of prostate cancer

Scientists at The Wistar Institute have demonstrated how a protein called TRAP1 - an important regulator of energy production in healthy and cancerous cells - is an important driver of prostate cancer and appears to be a valuable therapeutic target for the disease.

9 Nov 2016

Large increase in BMI during puberty linked to increased risk of cardiovascular mortality in adult men

Boys with a large increase in body mass index (BMI) during puberty are at increased risk of death due to cardiovascular disease later in life.

9 Nov 2016

Marker found on aggressive prostate cancer cells could help guide treatments, new research shows

RESEARCHERS have discovered that a marker found on aggressive prostate cancer cells could also be used as a way to guide treatments to the cancer, according to new research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute Cancer Conference in Liverpool.

9 Nov 2016

Dermatologists offer tips to help men develop healthy skin care routines

When it comes to skin care, men have traditionally kept it simple. However, experts say more men are now pursuing healthier, younger-looking skin.

8 Nov 2016

Second opinions may not reduce overtreatment in prostate cancer, study suggests

A new analysis indicates that many men with prostate cancer obtain second opinions from urologists before starting treatment, but surprisingly, second opinions are not associated with changes in treatment choice or improvements in perceived quality of prostate cancer care.

8 Nov 2016

Group of circulating tumour cells in the blood linked to prostate cancer spread

Researchers have found a group of circulating tumour cells in prostate cancer patient blood samples which are linked to the spread of the disease, according to new research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute Cancer Conference in Liverpool.

7 Nov 2016

Cognitive and physical fitness may have effects on risk of developing ALS

New research suggests that physical fitness, body mass index (BMI), IQ, and stress resilience in young adulthood may have effects on the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease.

7 Nov 2016

Identifying gene defects may help develop individualised treatments for prostate cancer patients

The current method of treating prostate cancer involves identifying gene defects, which could help with the diagnosis of cancer and the development of individualised cancer treatments for patients.

7 Nov 2016

Vigorous, regular aerobic exercise boosts testosterone levels in overweight and obese men

Twelve weeks of aerobic exercise significantly boosted testosterone levels in overweight and obese men, with the greatest increases seen among vigorous exercisers, according to research presented today at the Integrative Biology of Exercise 7 meeting in Phoenix.

7 Nov 2016

Researchers map two gene mutations that trigger retinal disease leading to macular degeneration

Two gene mutations that trigger a retinal disease that causes blindness in one in 5,000 males have been mapped, leading to the potential for new therapeutic treatments.

7 Nov 2016

Male sleep habits linked to increased risk of cancer

Men who have worked night shifts for more than 20 years, or who work night shifts without daytime napping, or sleep for more than ten hours per night on average may have an increased risk of cancer, according to a study published in Annals of Medicine.

7 Nov 2016

Prostrate treatment may offer relief for patients with kidney stones

Millions of Australians suffering from kidney stones could soon get relief, with researchers discovering a prostrate treatment can also help ease the painful condition.

2 Nov 2016

Men have positive attitude towards new male contraceptive, study finds

A new study has found that men have positive attitudes towards an innovative male contraceptive, Vasalgel. The landmark study, published in Cogent Medicine, is the first insight into how men perceive the new contraceptive and gives promising signs that Vasalgel may revolutionise approaches to reproductive health.

2 Nov 2016

Achieving equality in mental health for all

“What is the most important thing in the world? The people, the people, the people.” A beautiful Mauri translation given by Professor Dinesh Bhugra, of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), to sum up the work of Careif and celebrate its 10 year anniversary at a recent House of Lords reception on ‘Equality in mental health for all.’

1 Nov 2016

Men's Health News

Research may lead to improved system for early diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer

ATOMS device shows efficacy in treating male stress urinary incontinence

Walnuts could be key to happier state-of-mind in young healthy men

UMass researchers receive federal grant to improve health of low-income African-American men

ZERO's Grow & Give campaign raises awareness and funds to fight prostate cancer

Crowdsourcing new prediction tool for better prognosis of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Scientists show how key protein can be important driver of prostate cancer

Large increase in BMI during puberty linked to increased risk of cardiovascular mortality in adult men

Marker found on aggressive prostate cancer cells could help guide treatments, new research shows

Dermatologists offer tips to help men develop healthy skin care routines

Second opinions may not reduce overtreatment in prostate cancer, study suggests

Group of circulating tumour cells in the blood linked to prostate cancer spread

Cognitive and physical fitness may have effects on risk of developing ALS

Identifying gene defects may help develop individualised treatments for prostate cancer patients

Vigorous, regular aerobic exercise boosts testosterone levels in overweight and obese men

Researchers map two gene mutations that trigger retinal disease leading to macular degeneration

Male sleep habits linked to increased risk of cancer

Prostrate treatment may offer relief for patients with kidney stones

Men have positive attitude towards new male contraceptive, study finds

Achieving equality in mental health for all

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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