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Low testosterone linked to cancer risk in men

New research shows men with very low testosterone levels are at higher risk of both fatal and nonfatal cancer later in life. But while the research found men with low testosterone were 18% more likely to die of cancer years down the track, the results did not hold for prostate ca

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As Europe’s heatwaves get more dangerous, here are four ways we can protect ourselves and

In the newsletter: From avoiding flights to checking on vulnerable neighbours, there are steps we can all take to fight the effects of extreme heat• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereFrom the comfort of a friend’s air-conditioned car last weekend, I wat

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'Food noise' discussion on social media helps define the term

With the rise of weight-loss drugs such as GLP-1 medications in recent years, the phrase "food noise" has taken off, particularly in conversations about health and wellness on social media. While thinking about food during the day is normal, food noise is often used to describe e

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Foundational research points to new therapeutic strategies for an emerging cancer drug

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers and the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. While scientists continue searching for new therapies, advances can also come from understanding how existing drugs work. By uncovering the underlying biolo

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Personality may shape how caregiving affects health

Caring for a spouse with dementia is one of life's most demanding responsibilities. While the emotional toll is well documented, the physical effects of chronic caregiving stress can vary dramatically from one person to another. A new Rice University study suggests part of the re

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How high cholesterol dismantles the liver's defenses—and how a new drug could combat it

Cholesterol-related heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and while doctors have more tools than ever to treat it, many patients still can't achieve safe cholesterol levels or can't tolerate the side effects of available medications.

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Type 2 diabetes patients often have high blood sugar while fasting—here's why

Many patients with type 2 diabetes wonder how their blood sugar levels can be high when they have not eaten anything. The answer to this counterintuitive phenomenon lies in what is known as insulin resistance.

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AI system detects sudden cardiac death risk, identifying thousands more patients annually

Each year in the U.S., more than 300,000 people die from sudden cardiac arrest, a condition in which the heart's electrical system malfunctions without warning. The medical emergency can kill both high-risk older adults and young athletes with no history of heart issues, and whil

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Light-based imaging offers hope in improving thyroid cancer diagnosis while reducing surge

A new Houston Methodist study highlights a promising noninvasive imaging technique that could help doctors more accurately diagnose papillary thyroid cancer, the most common type of thyroid cancer.

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Assessing clinical skills through the examiner's eyes

Assessing the clinical skills of medical students before they enter real-world patient care is a critical component of medical education. While medical training provides students with essential knowledge, it is equally important to ensure they can apply that knowledge safely and

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Long-term hepatitis control efforts dramatically reduce HBV and HCV burden in Japan

Hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) are viral infections that can lead to health conditions such as cirrhosis, cancer and death if unmanaged. HBV can be transmitted through sexual contact, blood exposure and mother-to-child transmission, while HCV is primarily transmitted thr

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Vulnerable ALS neurons reveal molecular warning signs before cell death begins

A new study from the Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience researchers may help explain an enduring mystery about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): why the disease kills off some of the brain and spinal cord's movement-controlling neurons while others show greater resilience.

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