Men’s Health
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Symptoms not cause of MI treatment gender discrepancies
Women and men display the same symptoms during myocardial infarction, according to a study published today aimed at explaining gender differences in treatment. Read more
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DNA test plan to improve prostate targeted nuclear medicine
DNA testing could help identify me who will benefit from targeted nuclear medicine for the treatment of prostate cancer, researchers report today. Read more
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Yoghurt may help prevent bowel cancer
Men who eat yoghurt at least twice a week appear to have a reduced risk of developing adenomas in the bowel, researchers report today. Read more
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Gender response to chemotherapy investigated
Women given chemotherapy for oesophagogastric cancer had better survival than men – but experienced worse side effects, a UK-based research project has found. Read more
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Backing for radiotherapy side-effect gel
Hospitals are to be encouraged to use an injectable gel to reduce the side-effects of prostate cancer radiotherapy, it has been announced. Read more
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Retinoblastoma gene points to prostate problems
A gene linked to eye cancer may also indicate a man’s risk of developing aggressive forms of prostate cancer, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Health care access key to life expectancy – WHO
Access to health care globally is a key factor in gaps in life expectancy, the World Health Organisation reported last night. Read more
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Prostate cancer protein’s "surprising" behaviour
Researchers looking at the behaviour of prostate cancer cells have made a surprising discovery. Read more
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Coffee compounds could inhibit prostate cancer – lab study
Compounds found in coffee could inhibit prostate cancer, a European conference is to hear today. Read more
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On-line aid helps men make prostate choices
An on-line calculator can give patients with prostate cancer a highly accurate prognosis – enabling them to choose whether to undergo treatment or not, British researchers announced last night. Read more