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Zika virus infection can break down and damage testes of male mice, new research shows

New research in male mice has revealed that Zika virus infection can break down and severely damage the animals' testes.

1 Nov 2016

Risk and reality do not always match up in prostate cancer biopsies, research suggests

When it comes to prostate cancer biopsies, risk and reality don't always match up, according to research published online today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

1 Nov 2016

New sperm research could lead to better infertility treatment decisions

Sperm and mathematics don't appear to be the likeliest of bedfellows - but new research bringing the two together could lead to devices that could cut infertility rates.

31 Oct 2016

Queensland prostate cancer experts to lead world’s first survivorship centre

National health experts have today announced the launch of the world’s first Centre for Research Excellence in Prostate Cancer Survivorship, to be led by Queensland.

31 Oct 2016

Men can take contraceptives to prevent pregnancy in female partners, study shows

Men can take birth control shots to prevent pregnancy in their female partners, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

27 Oct 2016

Non-toxic Salmonella strain could be promising new treatment option for cancer

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 48 million Americans contract foodborne diseases annually, with Salmonella being the leading cause of illness.

27 Oct 2016

Study shows effect of vitamin E on pneumonia risk in older men may depend on lifestyles

Many people have been advised to take vitamin supplements to boost their immune systems.

26 Oct 2016

IU scientists find evidence for link between prostate cancer and Ewing's sarcoma

Medical researchers at Indiana University Bloomington have found evidence for a link between prostate cancer, which affects millions of men age 50 and older, and Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of cancer that affects children and young adults.

25 Oct 2016

Tackling antimicrobial resistance by turning ideas into action

“This is our moment to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR),” declared Ed Whiting, Head of Policy and Chief of Staff, Wellcome Trust, London at Antibiotic Research UK’s inaugural lecture held at Portcullis House, Westminster today. Ed’s pragmatic discussion mirrored the theme of the event: turning ideas in action.

24 Oct 2016

New oncogene may contribute to high incidence of prostate cancer among African American men

A team of scientists has identified MNX1 as a new oncogene - a gene than can cause cancer - that is more active in African American prostate cancer than in European American prostate cancer.

21 Oct 2016

Episona unveils first innovative new male fertility test at ASRM 2016

Episona Inc., an epigenetics data company focused on improving outcomes in reproductive health, announced today the launch of Seed, an innovative new male fertility test, at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress& Expo.

19 Oct 2016

Network of proteins linked to cancer may play vital role in male fertility

Researchers studying reproductive science identified a network of proteins often linked to cancer as also important to male fertility and the birth of healthy offspring, according to a study in the Oct. 18 online issue of Cell Reports.

19 Oct 2016

Standard hormone supplement after radiotherapy could increase risk of prostate cancer recurrence

A new study at the University of York has shown that a standard hormone supplement, used to boost energy levels in prostate cancer patients following radiotherapy, could potentially increase the chances of the cancer returning.

18 Oct 2016

Researchers develop new technique that measures speed of rotating semen

The maths of collective behaviour has provided a new technique for selecting the best semen for artificial insemination in livestock.

17 Oct 2016

Common hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer may increase dementia risk in men

A common hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer may double a man's risk of dementia, regardless of his age, Penn Medicine researchers reported in a study published online today in JAMA Oncology.

14 Oct 2016

Snus use linked to increased risk of premature death among prostate cancer patients

The smokeless tobacco product snus, which is used mainly in Sweden but also is sold in the U.S., may increase the risk that men with prostate cancer will die from their disease, and the risk that they'll die prematurely from any cause, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

13 Oct 2016

Research finds disparity in rates of prostate cancer treatment among African-American, Hispanic men

African-American and Hispanic men in the United States are less likely to receive therapy for prostate cancer compared to Caucasian men — even when they have more aggressive disease, according to new research from Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

7 Oct 2016

Revised prostate cancer guidelines did not reduce usage of PSA tests, study finds

Controversy over prostate cancer screening guidelines that discourage use of PSA tests did not significantly reduce use of the test, a five-year review of more than 275,000 visits at UT Southwestern Medical Center showed.

6 Oct 2016

Has human lifespan reached its maximum limit?

By Sally Robertson, BSc According to a study published in Nature, the maximum human lifespan is fixed, has already been reached and is not likely to increase as time goes on.

6 Oct 2016

C-11 choline PET and MRI help physicians map patterns of prostate cancer recurrence after surgery

A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has, for the first time, successfully mapped patterns of prostate cancer recurrence, following surgery. Using C-11 choline PET imaging and multiparametric MRI, researchers found an anatomically diverse pattern of recurrence, which may help optimize treatment of patients whose prostate cancer returns after surgery.

6 Oct 2016

Men's Health News

Zika virus infection can break down and damage testes of male mice, new research shows

Risk and reality do not always match up in prostate cancer biopsies, research suggests

New sperm research could lead to better infertility treatment decisions

Queensland prostate cancer experts to lead world’s first survivorship centre

Men can take contraceptives to prevent pregnancy in female partners, study shows

Non-toxic Salmonella strain could be promising new treatment option for cancer

Study shows effect of vitamin E on pneumonia risk in older men may depend on lifestyles

IU scientists find evidence for link between prostate cancer and Ewing's sarcoma

Tackling antimicrobial resistance by turning ideas into action

New oncogene may contribute to high incidence of prostate cancer among African American men

Episona unveils first innovative new male fertility test at ASRM 2016

Network of proteins linked to cancer may play vital role in male fertility

Standard hormone supplement after radiotherapy could increase risk of prostate cancer recurrence

Researchers develop new technique that measures speed of rotating semen

Common hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer may increase dementia risk in men

Snus use linked to increased risk of premature death among prostate cancer patients

Research finds disparity in rates of prostate cancer treatment among African-American, Hispanic men

Revised prostate cancer guidelines did not reduce usage of PSA tests, study finds

Has human lifespan reached its maximum limit?

C-11 choline PET and MRI help physicians map patterns of prostate cancer recurrence after surgery

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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