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11 Feb
Post Break-Up, Men Face an Increased Risk of Mental Illness, New Study Finds
The end of a romantic relationship often causes, anxiety and depression in men, researchers say.
24 Jan
Too Much Worrying Hurts Men’s Hearts, New Study Finds.
Men who are anxious and worry a lot face an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, researchers say.
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Frozen Testes Tissue in Mice Still Viable After Two Decades
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2022
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In a finding that offers hope to childhood cancer survivors who may want to have children after they beat their disease, research in rodents shows that testicular tissue frozen for more than 20 years can still produce viable
Obesity Raises a Man's Odds for Fatal Prostate Cancer
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2022
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Men with widening waistlines may be more likely to die from prostate cancer.
Specifically, a man's risk of dying from prostate cancer increases 7% for every 4-inch increase in belly fat,
More Than Annoying: Men's Urinary Issues Tied to Shorter Lives
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2022
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Urinary incontinence can plague men as they age, but a new study suggests it may be more than just a bothersome condition and might actually be a harbinger of early death.
"Thi...
Black Patients Less Likely to Get High-Tech Prostate Cancer Therapy
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2022
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Use of a high-tech radiation cancer treatment called proton beam therapy (P...
Scientists Pinpoint Five Bacteria Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2022
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Researchers have identified five types of bacteria associated with aggressive prostate cancer, and they say their findings could lead to new treatments for the disease.
The five types of bacteria were common in urine and tissue samples from men with aggressive prostate c...
Men With Heart Disease Can Safely Mix Their Nitrates with ED Drugs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2022
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Doctors have long thought it dangerous to prescribe erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra alongside chest pain pills containing nitrates.
"It's always been a big red line," said Dr. John Osborne, director of State of the Heart Cardiology in Grapevine, Texas. "You do not...
Could Viagra, Cialis Raise Men's Odds for Eye Trouble?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2022
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Men, you may be thinking mostly about your performance in the bedroom when you take drugs like Viagra and Cialis, but you might want to be on the lookout for vision problems that can crop up once you start taking them.
Rise in Birth Defects for Babies Whose Fathers Took Common Diabetes Drug
- Amy Norton
- March 29, 2022
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Babies born to fathers who were taking the common diabetes drug metformin may have a slightly increased risk of certain birth defects, a large new study suggests.
Among over 1 million babies...
More Balmy Summer Nights, Higher Heart Death Rate in Men
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2022
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Warm summer nights may leave you tossing and turning in bed, but that could be the least of your worries. Just a slight rise in summer nighttime temperatures increases the risk of heart-related death for men in their 60s, a new study shows.
"Considering the growing likel...
A New Male Birth Control Pill Works — in Mice
- March 23, 2022
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Science is moving closer to a male contraceptive pill, and human clinical trials of a non-hormonal version could begin later this year, researchers say.
The experimental contraceptive works in mice, according to a preliminary study scheduled for presentation Wednesday at...
As Use of PSA Test Fell, Rate of Advanced Prostate Cancers Rose
- March 16, 2022
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Ever since routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening tests have no longer been recommended, there has been a troubling rise in advanced prostate cancer cases in the United States, new research has found.
Coronavirus Infects Genitals in Male Monkeys
- March 3, 2022
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The coronavirus infects the genitals of male monkeys, claims a small study that may shed some light on symptoms such as erectile dysfunction that have been reported by some men with COVID-19.
Special whole body scans were used to detect sites of coronavirus infection in ...
Eating Disorders Are Different for Men
- February 28, 2022
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People tend to have a specific image when they think of eating disorders -- a disturbingly skinny white girl with reed-thin arms, her ribs and shoulder blades prominent.
You don't think of a ripped, beefy muscle man chugging a protein shake and fretting about carbs betwe...
Breakup, Then Breakdown: Men Can Crumble Mentally When Romance Ends
- February 14, 2022
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There's some bad news for lovelorn men this Valentine's Day.
A new study has found that men are at an increased risk of mental illness after the breakdown of any romantic relationship. And, it found, stereotypes of masculinity may be partially to blame.
Researche...
The Bald Facts on How Best to Fight Hair Loss in Men
- February 10, 2022
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Nearly all men see their hairline recede or a bald spot emerge at some point in their life. For those looking to slow the march of time, a new study helps sort out which hair-loss medications work best.
The analysis, of 23 previous studies, ranks the available hair-loss ...
Could the 'Love Hormone' Help Drive Sex Addiction in Men?
- Robert Preidt
- February 3, 2022
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Men compelled to find myriad new partners and ways to have sex may be driven by high levels of the so-called "love hormone," oxytocin, new research suggests.
Oxytocin, which is produced by the...
Fragile Male Egos Have Many Women 'Faking It' in the Bedroom
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2022
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A trio of new studies are confirming what millions of women already know: Reacting to your man's insecurities can have you pretending the sexual satisfaction you do not feel.
The more a woman thinks her partner's ego is fragile, the more likely she is to protect those fe...
COVID Vaccine Won't Affect Fertility, But Getting COVID Might
- Robert Preidt
- January 21, 2022
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One less excuse to avoid that COVID vaccine: The shots don't affect fertility in either men or women, new research shows, but coronavirus infection could cause short-term fertility problems in men.
"Many reproductive-aged individuals have cited concerns about fertility a...
VA Study Shows Black Men Twice as Likely to Develop Prostate Cancer as Whites
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2022
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Even in a setting where white and Black people have equal access to medical care, Black Americans fare worse than whites in terms of prostate cancer, new research shows.
A review of nearly 8 million men seen at America's Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals found that Black v...
Newer Hormone Treatments for Prostate Cancer May Raise Risk of Depression
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2022
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TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 (HealthDay Now) -- Advanced forms of hormone therapy are very effective at keeping prostate cancer in check, but they also can double a man's risk of falling into depression, researchers have found.
Prostate cancer patients treated with the latest ...
Unlucky in Love? It Can Damage Men's Health, Study Finds
- Cara Murez
- January 11, 2022
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Men who are broken-hearted or just unlucky in love could be more likely to have health-damaging inflammation, new research suggests.
Serious breakups and solo living for many years may increase the risk of ill health and death -- but apparently only for men, according t...
Men (Santa Included) Need These Facial Hair Care Tips
- December 24, 2021
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Healthy looking facial hair starts with healthy skin -- even if you're Santa.
The American Academy of Dermatology suggests some tips to prevent dandruff,
HPV Vaccination Could Rid U.S. of Most Mouth, Throat Cancers in Men
- Robert Preidt
- December 23, 2021
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How do you prevent nearly 1 million cases of mouth and throat cancers in American men in this century? Find a way to reach an 80% HPV vaccination rate among adolescents, a new study suggests.
Stress May Be Stronger Trigger for Problem Drinking in Women Than Men
- Robert Preidt
- December 15, 2021
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When someone says "I need a drink," it's usually because they've had a rough day. Now, new research suggests that stress is more likely to trigger heavy drinking in women than in men.
"Some people can intend to have one or two alcoholic beverages and stop drinking, but o...
Poor Outcome More Likely When Patient Is Female, Surgeon Is Male: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2021
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You can’t always choose who operates on you, especially in an emergency, but the sex of your surgeon shouldn’t matter, should it?
Black Americans Less Likely to Lose Hearing as They Age
- Robert Preidt
- December 3, 2021
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Older Black Americans are much more likely to have good hearing than white Americans, and the difference is especially notable among men, a new study shows.
“We found that among males, non-Hispanic Black Americans have a prevalence of hearing loss that is similar to no...
For Men, Vaping May Be a Downer in the Bedroom
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2021
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Vaping can be tough on the lungs, but new research warns of another possible danger to men: It may more than double the risk for erectile dysfunction.
After tracking erectile dysfunction (ED) risk among nearly 25,000 men aged 20 and older, investigators found that even v...
Black Men Less Likely to Get Follow-Up MRI When Test Suggests Prostate Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- November 10, 2021
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Black, Hispanic and Asian men in the United States are less likely than white men to receive a follow-up MRI after a screening suggests prostate cancer, a new study finds.
"We can't say definitively if the reason Black, Hispanic, and Asian men did not receive this partic...
Urine Test May Spot Aggressive Prostate Cancer
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 4, 2021
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A urine test might one day be able to tell which prostate cancer patients need immediate treatment and which don't, British researchers report.
"Prostate cancer can be divided into low and high risk -- the low-risk men rarely require treatment, and the high-risk cer...
More Americans Are Dying From Parkinson's Disease: Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- October 28, 2021
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The number of Americans who are dying from Parkinson's disease has jumped by 63% in the past two decades, new research shows.
The fresh analysis also revealed that men face double the risk of dying from the progressive and incurable disease than women. A notably higher ...
Shorter Course of Post-Op Radiation May Work Well for Prostate Cancer Patients
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2021
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After prostate cancer surgery, men can safely undergo fewer radiation treatments at higher doses, a new clinical trial shows.
Researchers found that the shorter regimen -- given over five weeks, instead of seven -- did not raise patients' odds of lasting side effects.
Men, Women Behaved Differently During Pandemic Lockdowns
- Steven Reinberg
- October 12, 2021
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How do men and women respond to a crisis?
A look at their behavior during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 offers a clue: Women flocked to their phones for long conversations with a few trusted contacts.
Men, chafing at being cooped up, headed out and about as s...
AHA News: Severe Mental Health Disorders May Increase Risk of Death in Men With Heart Failure
- American Heart Association News
- September 30, 2021
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Men with heart failure have worse long-term survival rates if they have severe depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, according to a new study that urges doctors to change the way they treat people with mental disorders.
Previous research shows people with these ...
Weight Loss Surgery More Dangerous for Men Than Women: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- September 28, 2021
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Weight loss surgery is riskier for men than women, with males five times more likely to die within 30 days of the procedure, a new study finds.
Moreover, men's odds of dying over the long run are almost three times higher, said researchers who looked at thousands of weig...
Fewer American Adults Are Getting Malignant Brain Tumors
- Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2021
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Malignant brain tumor rates are declining among U.S. adults, but patients still have a low chance of survival, a new study finds.
The researchers also found that rates of noncancerous tumors are on the rise, likely due to increased awareness and improvements in diagnosis...
Age Can Impair a Man's Odds for Fatherhood: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2021
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It's no surprise to hear that women's fertility wanes as their biological clock ticks away.
But do men have a biological clock, too?
New research shows it's not exactly the same, but their likelihood of fathering a child does appear to decline, even with assisted r...
Acupuncture May Help Ease Prostate-Linked Pain in Men: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2021
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Men with chronic pain from prostate inflammation may get lasting relief from acupuncture, a new clinical trial finds.
At issue is a condition known as chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome, in which the prostate gland becomes inflamed and nerves supplying the ...
Death of Spouse Could Raise Men's Odds for Prostate Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- August 13, 2021
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Widowers have a higher risk for advanced prostate cancer than men who are part of a couple, Canadian researchers say.
The new findings are from an analysis of 12 studies comparing 14,000 men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and 12,000 healthy men.
The study -- ...
Obese Men May Have Better Survival With Advanced Prostate Cancer
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2021
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When men have advanced prostate cancer, obesity might offer something of a survival advantage, a preliminary study suggests.
Researchers in Italy found that among men with prostate cancer that had spread throughout the body, those who were obese were less likely to die o...
Could Men's Testosterone Play Role in COVID Survival?
- Robert Preidt
- July 12, 2021
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Men with low testosterone levels have a much higher risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19, a new study from Italy finds.
The study included nearly 300 symptomatic male COVID-19 patients who arrived at the emergency department and were admitted to San Raffaele Un...
Adding MRI to Screening Can Cut Prostate Cancer Overdiagnosis in Half
- Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- July 9, 2021
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One of the big issues in prostate cancer care is overdiagnosis -- men who are treated for low-risk, slow-growing tumors that might be better left monitored and untreated.
Now, research out of Sweden suggests that having patients undergo MRI screening, along with target...
Black Men Less Likely to Get Best Prostate Cancer Treatments
- Robert Preidt
- June 29, 2021
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Black American military veterans with aggressive prostate cancer who would benefit from surgery or radiation are less likely to get those treatments than men of other races, despite equal access to health care, a new study finds.
"Despite great strides in prostate cancer...
Animal Study Suggests COVID-19 Can Infect Testes
- Robert Preidt
- June 22, 2021
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The new coronavirus infected the testes of hamsters in a study that adds to growing evidence that COVID-19 strikes more than just the lungs.
The findings could have important implications for men's health, the researchers said, although research in animals does not alway...
On Father's Day, Give Dad Tips to Keep Healthy
- Cara Murez
- June 18, 2021
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Men tend to put their health care last, but Penn State Health offers some tips this Father's Day for ensuring guys stay healthy in the future.
"Men tend to take care of their cars more frequently than they do themselves. But when men wait to see the doctor once their 'ch...
Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Do No Harm to Male Fertility: Study
- Robert Preidt
- June 17, 2021
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The Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines pose no threat to male fertility, a finding experts hope will prompt more men to get vaccinated.
Researchers noted that the original clinical trials of the two mRNA vaccines didn't assess how they might affect fertility.
"Vacci...
Testosterone Might Influence COVID Severity in Men
- Robert Preidt
- May 26, 2021
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Low testosterone levels may increase men's risk of severe COVID-19, according to a new study.
On average, men fare worse with COVID-19 than women.
"During the pandemic, there has been a prevailing notion that testosterone is bad. But we found the opposite in men," ...
New Coronavirus Lingers in Penis and Could Cause Impotence
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2021
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Men now have one more compelling reason to get a COVID-19 vaccine - doctors suspect the new coronavirus could make it hard to perform in the bedroom.
How? Coronavirus infection is already known to damage blood vessels, and vessels that supply blood to the penis appe...
Gene Tied to Balding May Also Raise COVID Risks for Men
- Ernie Mundell
- May 7, 2021
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It's long been known that COVID-19 is more fatal for men than women, and new research links some of that excess risk to a gene known to cause a form of hair loss in males.
A U.S. team of researchers first suspected the link when they noticed that men with a common form o...
Obesity More Deadly for Men Than Women When COVID Strikes
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- May 6, 2021
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It's long been known that obesity is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 in infected people. But new research suggests that the connection may be even stronger for men than women.
Researchers at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City analyzed data from more than 3,500...
Too Few Young Men Have Gotten the HPV Vaccine
- Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 30, 2021
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The HPV vaccine isn't reaching enough young American men, researchers report.
The vaccine protects against reproductive warts as well as cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States.
Many young wo...