Posts Tagged ‘men’s health’
Health & Medicine - Dec 1, 2010 9:47 - 2 Comments
Men’s hip fractures linked to thyroid
UC DAVIS (US) — Screening and treatment for thyroid dysfunction in older men could reduce the incidence of hip fractures. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 14, 2010 15:41 - 6 Comments
Male contraceptive that comes with a zap!
UNC CHAPEL HILL (US)—Some might call it the Holy Grail of reproductive science: developing a long-term, inexpensive, completely reversible, and nonhormonal male contraceptive. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 11, 2010 14:38 - 9 Comments
Diabetes causes drop in testosterone
U. BUFFALO (US)—The effect of diabetes on lowering testosterone levels is similar to a weight gain of 20 pounds, according to new research that finds 40 percent of obese men have below-normal testosterone levels. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 20, 2010 16:04 - 2 Comments
Omega-3 helps sperm get up and go
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Omega-3 fatty acids are good for more than heart health. New research shows they may have implications for treating male infertility. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 14, 2010 10:17 - 1 Comment
Prostate cancer increases blood clot risk
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON (UK)—Men with prostate cancer—particularly those receiving hormone therapy—are at increased risk of developing blood clots, a condition known as thromboembolism. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 18, 2010 13:14 - 2 Comments
Flaxseed nudges down high cholesterol
IOWA STATE(US)—New findings suggest there may be a way for men to combat high cholesterol without drugs—if they don’t mind sprinkling some flaxseed into their daily diet. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 25, 2010 12:03 - 1 Comment
As testosterone dips, quality of life dims
U. SHEFFIELD (UK)—Male cancer survivors who develop testosterone deficiency often report having impaired quality of life and reduced energy levels, indicating replacement therapy may benefit some patients. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 4, 2009 10:29 - 0 Comments
Active commuters more fit, less fat
“Ultimately it would be wonderful to see more people walking and biking to work, but to make this happen, we need to make walking and biking safe and accessible by reducing environmental barriers to activity,” says study author Penny Gordon-Larsen.
Health & Medicine - Jul 6, 2009 12:28 - 2 Comments
Infertility risk rises for men on depression meds
“It’s fairly well known that SSRI antidepressants negatively impact erectile function and ejaculation,” says Peter Schlegel, the study’s senior author. “This study goes one step further, demonstrating that they can cause a major increase in genetic damage to sperm.”
Health & Medicine - Mar 17, 2009 16:33 - 1 Comment
Genes coupled with stress wreak havoc on men’s health
DUKE (US)—Men with a common genetic variant produce more than twice as much of a hormone known to increase blood pressure and blood sugar when they are angry, according to researchers from Duke University Medical Center.
