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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists are preparing to rename polycystic ovary syndrome after discovering men can have the same condition. The breakthrough could help millions get better diagnoses and treatment.
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute discovered why half of prostate cancers resist treatment and identified a potential solution already approved by the FDA. The breakthrough could transform care for 700,000 men diagnosed with this cancer type annually.
Cancer deaths in the UK have fallen to their lowest level ever recorded, with a nearly 29% drop since 1989. Decades of investment in screening, vaccines, and new treatments are saving lives across nearly every major cancer type.
A major review of 52 studies involving over 6,000 people reveals transgender women perform comparably to cisgender women in strength and fitness tests. The findings challenge widespread assumptions about inherent athletic advantages in women's sports. ##
Between 1989 and 2024, the UK reduced cancer deaths from 355 to 247 per 100,000 people—a historic 30% decline driven by screening programs and vaccines. The progress proves that early detection and prevention can beat cancer when we invest in them.
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