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Testosterone Gel Cuts Dangerous Belly Fat After Hip Fracture
Health & WellnessMar 24

Testosterone Gel Cuts Dangerous Belly Fat After Hip Fracture

Older women recovering from hip fractures reduced harmful visceral fat using a topical testosterone treatment paired with exercise. The breakthrough offers hope for better recovery without sacrificing muscle mass.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
Weight Loss Drugs May Boost Male Fertility, Study Finds
Health & WellnessJun 16

Weight Loss Drugs May Boost Male Fertility, Study Finds

Popular GLP-1 obesity medications might help men struggling with fertility by increasing testosterone levels and improving sperm quality. Early research shows promise for a surprising health benefit beyond weight loss.

Google News - Health3 min read
Obesity Drugs May Boost Male Fertility, Study Finds
Health & WellnessJun 15

Obesity Drugs May Boost Male Fertility, Study Finds

Popular weight loss medications like GLP-1 drugs might do more than help people shed pounds. New research suggests they could also improve testosterone levels and sperm quality in men with obesity.

Nature News2 min read
Weight Loss Drugs Show Surprise Male Fertility Benefit
Health & WellnessJun 20

Weight Loss Drugs Show Surprise Male Fertility Benefit

Popular GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may improve testosterone levels and sperm quality in obese men, offering hope beyond weight loss. New research suggests these drugs could preserve fertility better than traditional testosterone therapy.

Fox News Health2 min read
Florida Doctor Loses 60 Pounds After Shocking Bike Photo
Health & WellnessMay 27

Florida Doctor Loses 60 Pounds After Shocking Bike Photo

A physician who spent years neglecting his own health transformed his life after seeing an unrecognizable version of himself in a single photograph. His simple, consistent approach led to a 60-pound weight loss in 15 months.

Mens Health2 min read
Science Proves Fatherhood Physically Changes Men's Brains
Health & WellnessApr 18

Science Proves Fatherhood Physically Changes Men's Brains

New research reveals that men undergo profound biological transformations when they become fathers, including hormonal shifts and brain rewiring that mirror changes in mothers. The more involved a dad is with his baby, the deeper these changes become.

BBC Future2 min read
New Dads' Brains Rewire Just Like Moms', Science Shows
Health & WellnessApr 18

New Dads' Brains Rewire Just Like Moms', Science Shows

Groundbreaking research reveals that becoming a father triggers powerful hormonal and brain changes in men, preparing them biologically for nurturing care. The more involved dads become, the deeper these transformations run.

Google News - Health3 min read
New Drug Helps Keep Muscle During Weight Loss
Health & WellnessMay 19

New Drug Helps Keep Muscle During Weight Loss

Scientists are developing breakthrough medications that could let people lose weight without sacrificing muscle mass. The experimental treatments offer hope for millions using Ozempic and similar drugs who worry about losing strength.

Scientific American2 min read
Finger Length Reveals How Human Brains Evolved Bigger
InnovationFeb 11

Finger Length Reveals How Human Brains Evolved Bigger

Scientists discovered that prenatal estrogen, reflected in finger length ratios, may have driven human brain evolution. The surprising finding explains why boys exposed to higher estrogen levels before birth develop larger heads and brains.

Health Daily2 min read
80-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Runs Third Boston Marathon
Community HeroesApr 5

80-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Runs Third Boston Marathon

Dr. Michael Holick is battling stage III prostate cancer and its brutal side effects, but that won't stop him from running the Boston Marathon at age 80. He's one of just 22 runners over 80 in this year's 30,000-person race.

Google News - Science2 min read
Science Debunks 'Women Are More Empathetic' Myth
Acts of KindnessFeb 17

Science Debunks 'Women Are More Empathetic' Myth

New research reveals empathy isn't hardwired by gender—it's shaped by how we raise kids and treat each other. The findings could transform parenting, workplace culture, and how boys grow up.

Google News - Science2 min read
Exercise After 35: You're Not Too Old to Start
Health & Wellness3d ago

Exercise After 35: You're Not Too Old to Start

A sports professor is debunking the biggest myths stopping older adults from exercising, and the science proves it's never too late to start. Regular movement can help you stay independent, healthy, and doing what you love for decades longer.

Stuff NZ2 min read
IOC Launches Gene Screening Policy for Women's Olympics
Global NewsMar 30

IOC Launches Gene Screening Policy for Women's Olympics

The International Olympic Committee announced a new genetic testing policy for women's sports starting at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya is challenging the science-based approach, sparking important conversations about fairness and inclusion in athletics.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Keke Palmer's PCOS Gets New Name—And Better Diagnosis
Health & WellnessMay 20

Keke Palmer's PCOS Gets New Name—And Better Diagnosis

After years of "unbearable" acne and dismissed doctor visits, Keke Palmer finally got her PCOS diagnosis. Now the condition has a new name that could help millions of women get diagnosed faster.

Womens Health2 min read
PCOS Renamed After 90 Years of Misleading Women Worldwide
Health & WellnessMay 13

PCOS Renamed After 90 Years of Misleading Women Worldwide

After nearly a century of confusion, a common hormone disorder affecting 170 million people finally has an accurate name. The global medical community just replaced "polycystic ovary syndrome" with a term that reflects what the condition actually does to the body.

Google News - Health3 min read
Scientists Discover PCOS May Affect Men Too
Health & WellnessApr 29

Scientists Discover PCOS May Affect Men Too

A condition affecting up to 15% of women might also run in families and show up in men, researchers have discovered. This breakthrough could transform how doctors diagnose and treat polycystic ovary syndrome for everyone.

Scientific American2 min read
Bladder Drug Cuts Prostate Cancer Hot Flashes by 79%
Health & WellnessFeb 2

Bladder Drug Cuts Prostate Cancer Hot Flashes by 79%

Men undergoing hormone therapy for prostate cancer now have a surprising new option to fight debilitating hot flashes: a common bladder medication. A national clinical trial found the drug reduced hot flashes dramatically while improving quality of life.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Monica Molenaar: Strongest at 52 After Early Menopause
Health & WellnessApr 28

Monica Molenaar: Strongest at 52 After Early Menopause

After preventive surgeries triggered early menopause at 40, Monica Molenaar rebuilt her health through strength training and hormone therapy. At 52, she's in the best shape of her life and helping other women navigate menopause.

Womens Health2 min read
White House Moves to Unlock Biggest Cannabis Research Boom
Innovation6d ago

White House Moves to Unlock Biggest Cannabis Research Boom

The federal government is pushing to reclassify cannabis, a change that could trigger the largest wave of medical research funding in the drug's history. After decades of regulatory roadblocks, scientists may finally get the tools to answer crucial questions about cannabis as medicine.

Live Science2 min read
Science Reveals Soccer Fans' Bodies React Like Players
Health & WellnessJul 20

Science Reveals Soccer Fans' Bodies React Like Players

Your body doesn't know you're just watching. New research shows soccer fans experience the same stress, hormone spikes, and heart changes as if they were actually playing on the field.

Optimist Daily3 min read

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