Men’s Health
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Genetic testing offers hope for prostate cancer patients
Genetic testing could help men with advanced prostate cancer to receive precision treatments for the disease, researchers reported last night. Read more
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RCM: Dads should be involved in pregnancy
The majority of new fathers enjoy a closer or stronger relationship with their partner after having a baby, research by leading charity NCT reveals today. Read more
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Lasers backed for enlarged prostate
New guidance today backs the use of laser treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Read more
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Loss of Y chromosome linked to Alzheimer’s
Men who are missing the Y chromosome in their blood cells are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new Swedish study has revealed. Read more
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Early puberty genes link to prostate cancer risk
Early puberty genes could be linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer in later life, British researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Call for GPs to treat gender dysphoria
Some GPs are refusing to treat patients with gender dysphoria, according to a leading psychiatrist today. Read more
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Prostate drug u-turn
A prostate cancer drug is to be available for thousands of men with the disease after a surprise u-turn by regulators yesterday. Read more
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Benefits of not treating low-risk prostate cancer revealed
Men with low risk prostate cancer may enjoy a good quality of life if they are not treated, according to the findings of a new European study. Read more
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Biological characteristics of male breast cancer revealed
The differences between male and female breast cancers have been discovered – and this could change the way that doctors treat men with the disease, a conference heard. Read more
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Cancer risk among type 1 diabetes patients revealed
Diabetes affects the risk of developing cancer – increasing it for some forms and reducing it for others, according to the findings of a new European study. Read more