A new study, funded by a grant from the National Institute for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), found that two in five adults (42%)…
Researchers at Queen’s University have identified a possible cause for the loss of a tumour suppressor gene (known as PTEN) that can lead to the development of more aggressive forms of prostate cancer.
“This discovery gives us a greater understanding of how aggressive prostate cancer develops because we now have some insight into the mechanism by which…
Your morning “cup of Joe” may do more than deliver the jolt you need to get going—it may also help you stave off type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
But, before you pour yourself a second cup know this: The study authors said their research was done with cell cultures and there’s no proof yet that coffee…
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects well over 13 million adult women in the United States. It is estimated to affect 30-40% of American women ... read more »
Premature Ejaculation and Male Orgasmic Disorder
The definition of premature ejaculation is somewhat subjective and has therefore been the focus of disagreement among ... read more »
Schizophrenia Psychological Treatments
Schizophrenia Psychological treatments include individual psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and social skills training read more »
Male Erectile Disorder treatment
The treatment of male erectile disorder has received a great deal of attention and publicity over the last several years. read more »
Subtypes of Schizophrenia
There are four subtypes of schizophrenia. Each subtype is based upon the types of symptoms the patient experiences. read more »
For the first time in Germany, a woman has given birth to a child after removal and preservation of tissue from one of her ovaries. This course of action was necessary to avoid infertility owing to chemo- and radiotherapy. Andreas…
Exercise and depression research has demonstrated that exercise helps depression quickly.
One exercise and depression study showed that the improvement in mood begins just ten minutes after you start exercising. Mood was found to continue to get better…
People who suffer from sleep disturbances are at major risk for obesity, diabetes, and coronary artery disease, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. For the first time in such a large…
Oral HPV infection is more common among men than women, explaining why men are more prone than women to develop an HPV related head and neck cancer, according to a study presented at the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium.…
A spoonful of medicine goes down a lot easier if there is a dog or cat around. Having pets is helpful for women living with HIV/AIDS and managing their chronic illness, according to a new study from the Frances Payne…
People who enjoy drinking black tea throughout the day may get the added benefit of a slight reduction in their blood pressure, suggests a new Australian study.
Although the study cannot identify specific components of the tea that…
The first study to investigate risk factors for the vascular condition called CCSVI (chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency) in volunteers without neurological disease has identified what the researchers call a remarkable similarity between this condition and possible or confirmed risk factors…
Accelerated growth in the first three months of life, but not fetal growth, is associated with an increased risk of asthma symptoms in young children, according to a new study from The Generation R Study Group at Erasmus Medical Center…
