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Health News
Lung Cancer Increase in Women Tied to Genes, Estrogen
Findings could explain rise in non-smokers as well, researchers say
MONDAY, April 19 Researchers working with mice report they've gained insight into why lung cancer rates are going up in women, including those who don't smoke.
In a new study, they say they've found that smoke exposure leads to changes in how genes operate in female ...Read the full article
Do Statins Lower Male Sex Drive?
Italian study says yes, but earlier U.S. study had different conclusion
THURSDAY, April 15 An Italian study of men being treated for erectile dysfunction finds an association between the use of cholesterol-lowering statins and abnormally low levels of the male hormone testosterone.
The study "sends a signal worthy of observation," said D...Read the full article
Hormones Tied to Diabetes Might Also Influence Fertility/a>
Mouse study shows how type 2 disease can develop without obesity
TUESDAY, April 13 A new study in mice suggests that the hormones leptin and insulin work together in the brain to control blood sugar levels and, in a surprise to researchers, female fertility.
The findings also appear to suggest that diabetes and obesity aren't alw...Read the full article
Unvaccinated Boys at Risk of Mumps-Linked Testicular Problem
Testicles can swell or atrophy as a result, researchers say
FRIDAY, April 2 A new study reports a significant increase in the number of young males with a mumps-related testicle condition called mumps orchitis, which causes one or both testicles to swell and can lead to fertility problems.
The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vac...Read the full article
Hormone Replacement Might Relieve Arthritis
Researchers speculate that injections in joint fluid may be beneficial
TUESDAY, March 30 Hormone replacement therapy directed to joint fluid may help regenerate damaged cartilage tissue in people with advanced osteoarthritis, according to German researchers.
Their study aimed to examine the regenerative poten...Read the full article
Omega-3 May Reduce Endometriosis Risk
But trans fats could increase it, researchers say
WEDNESDAY, March 24 Women who consume high levels of trans fats have a 48 percent increased risk of endometriosis, while those who eat diets rich in omega-3 oils are 22 percent less likely to develop the condition, a new study finds.
In endometriosis, pieces of the w...Read the full article
Painkillers Lower Estrogen Levels, May Explain Cancer Reduction Risk
Women who use anti-inflammatory drugs have lower hormone levels than nonusers, study finds
TUESDAY, March 23 Postmenopausal women who regularly take aspirin or other painkillers have lower estrogen levels than nonusers, a new study shows, which might explain a decreased risk of breast or ovarian cancer among these women.
"There is a lot of research on anal...Read the full article
Infertility Raises Risk of More Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Study found infertile men were 2.6 times more likely to get more dangerous disease
MONDAY, March 22 Infertility increases the risk that a man will develop the aggressive, potentially fatal form of prostate cancer, a new study suggests.
"To my knowledge, this is the first study to identify a link between male factor infertility and prostate cancer," ...Read the full article
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