Belly Fat Lowers Testosterone More Than Aging

Aging may not impact your testosterone levels as much as you might think. From age about 35, studies suggest circulating levels of this sex hormone in men usually begin to decline. But it’s only very gradual. There’s another overlooked factor that could have bigger impact: where fat is stored in body. Read more

Processed Meat Raises Stomach and Esophageal Cancer Risk

There is now substantial amount of evidence that eating more meat, particularly red and processed meat, increases risk of cancer. However, not every dataset shows association, and researchers seek more clarity for specific cancer types. Read more

#Nicotine #E-Cigarettes Beat Patches and Gum for Quitting #Smoking

Smokers who want to quit are most likely to succeed when they use nicotine e-cigarettes, according to new Cochrane review. For someone trying to leave cigarettes behind, method chosen can make measurable difference.

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#BreastCancer Spread Could Be Stopped

Triple-negative breast cancer becomes especially dangerous once tumor cells escape breast and establish themselves elsewhere in body. Australian researchers have now identified molecular weakness that could help determine which patients might benefit from existing cancer drug aimed at slowing spread. read more

Bats May Hold the Secret to Fighting Aging And Cancer

Bats are unusually long-lived for animals of their size. Small mammals generally burn energy quickly and die relatively young, yet some bats survive for several decades. Read more

#Infertility in #Women Rises 15% Since 1990 as #Birth Rates Fall

Concerns about potential long-term population decline are gaining traction worldwide as fertility rates fall among women and men. That trend has drawn attention of politicians, policymakers, and public figures globally. The issue has entered public conversation through billionaire Elon Musk, who in 2021 warned at economic summit that “if people stop having children, civilization will crumble.”

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Less Sugar Early in Life Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Less Sugar Early in Life Linked to Lower Dementia Risk