A new study has found that the androgen receptor (AR), a protein that mediates males sex hormones, may be the reason why men are more likely to develop liver cancer and other illnesses, according to findings published in Science Translational Medicine. The AR has been found to be the central area that maintains testosterone levels
It may be a good idea to take such as vitamin D for bone strength as a new study is suggesting that grandparents who have weaker bones may pass it down to their grandchildren. According to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, grandfathers who have hip fractures serve as a
Those who are looking to improve their cardiovascular and artery health may want to consider including more soy foods in their diet, new research suggests. Findings published in the European Heart Journal reveal that naturally occurring compounds known as isoflavones that are found in soy can be beneficial for those at risk of stroke and
While an enlarged prostate has its own constellation of health issues, treating the condition can result in new problems. In partnership with scientists from Denmark and Germany, urologists at the Boston University School of Medicine have found that taking a particular class of medication to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can lower the male libido.
According to researchers, a stimulation of a group of nerve ending receptors may facilitate bowel movement. Scientists from Emory University in Atlanta have also been testing various compounds that may work with those receptors, paving a way for the development of new laxatives. The research involved two groups of mice, the first of which had
Colder temperatures may affect older peoples blood pressure, which should be closely monitored during the winter months, a new study suggests. French researchers looked at the differences in blood pressure among people aged 65 or older during different seasons, finding that both systolic and diastolic blood pressure changed according to temperature fluctuations. For example, around
A new study has found that losing weight may lead to fewer hot flushes, according to findings published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. During a recent study, researchers had a total of 226 women who are considered obese or overweight follow a strict exercise and dietary regimen, while an additional 112 female participants
A new study has linked personality traits with weight loss success. The findings published in the journal BioPsychoSocial Medicine suggest that individuals with high levels of self-orientation and optimism were less likely to lose weight than those who needed counseling to improve their self-awareness. Researchers in Japan psychologically profiled more than 100 obese patients for
Your oral chelation routine may already include selenium or perhaps you take nutritional supplements containing the mineral to help protect your prostate health. If selenium is not already part of your daily intake, new research about its role in preventing bladder cancer may change your mind. Findings published in Cancer Prevention Research suggest that
While individuals who suffer from varicose veins may want to take such as vitamin C to keep the problem from becoming more apparent, researchers have found a new way to minimize their appearance. Scientists from the National Physical Laboratory have discovered that using light emitted from an intense-pulsed light (IPL) hair reduction system can be