https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/men's_health/ Men's health and fitness. Learn about prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and other conditions affecting men. Browse medical research on early detection, symptoms and new treatments. en-us Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:29:18 EDT Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:29:18 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/men's_health/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260222092258.htm Scientists at Stanford Medicine have unveiled a bold new kind of “universal” vaccine that could one day protect against everything from COVID-19 and the flu to bacterial pneumonia and even common allergens. Instead of targeting a specific virus or bacterium, the nasal spray vaccine supercharges the lungs’ own immune defenses, keeping them on high alert for months. In mice, it slashed viral levels, prevented severe illness, and even blocked allergic reactions. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:45:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260222092258.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260219232620.htm A sweeping new study has uncovered a troubling mix of hazardous chemicals in popular hair extensions, including products made from human hair. Researchers detected dozens of substances linked to cancer, hormone disruption, reproductive harm, and immune system effects in nearly every sample tested. Some products contained flame retardants, organotins, and chemicals associated with increased breast cancer risk, and several exceeded European safety thresholds. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:31:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260219232620.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260216044006.htm Northwestern researchers have shown that when it comes to cancer vaccines, arrangement can be just as important as ingredients. By repositioning a small fragment of an HPV protein on a DNA-based nanovaccine, the team dramatically strengthened the immune system’s attack on HPV-driven tumors. One specific design slowed tumor growth, extended survival in animal models, and unleashed far more cancer-killing T cells than other versions made with the exact same components. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:32 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260216044006.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260213020412.htm A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety. Across tens of thousands of people aged 10 to 90, exercise consistently reduced symptoms, often matching or even outperforming medication and talk therapy. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:58:04 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260213020412.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260208233839.htm A centuries-old Chinese medicinal root is getting new scientific attention as a potential game-changer for common hair loss. Polygonum multiflorum, long believed to restore dark, healthy hair, appears to work on multiple fronts at once—blocking hair-shrinking hormones, protecting follicles from damage, activating natural regrowth signals, and boosting blood flow to the scalp. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:18:01 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260208233839.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260207092902.htm For decades, Americans were surrounded by lead from car exhaust, factories, paint, and even drinking water, often without realizing the damage it caused. By analyzing hair samples preserved across generations, scientists uncovered a striking record of how exposure soared before environmental rules and then collapsed after leaded gasoline and other sources were phased out. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:45:58 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260207092902.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204114343.htm As bird flu continues to circulate in animals and spill over into humans, researchers are racing to stop it before it adapts to spread widely between people. A new nasal spray vaccine showed strong protection against H5N1 in animal tests, outperforming traditional flu shots. Because it targets the nose and lungs, it may prevent infection at the earliest stage. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:43:43 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204114343.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260116035317.htm A simple change in how primary care clinics approach weight management is delivering big public health wins. PATHWEIGH lets patients openly request help and gives doctors the tools to focus entire visits on weight care. In a massive real-world trial, the program halted population weight gain and increased access to obesity treatment. Now, health systems across the U.S. are lining up to adopt it. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:25:08 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260116035317.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225535.htm A brief, intense workout may do more than boost fitness—it could help fight cancer. Researchers found that just 10 minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that switch on DNA repair and shut down cancer growth signals. When these molecules were applied to bowel cancer cells, hundreds of cancer-related genes changed activity. The discovery helps explain how exercise lowers cancer risk and hints at future therapies inspired by movement. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:14:06 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225535.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228020016.htm Researchers discovered that clogged brain “drains” show up early in people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease. These blockages, easily seen on standard MRI scans, are tied to toxic protein buildup linked to memory loss and cognitive decline. In some cases, they may signal Alzheimer’s earlier than other commonly used brain markers. This could help physicians detect the disease earlier, before irreversible damage sets in. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:45:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228020016.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251209043050.htm New research is challenging one of medicine’s oldest assumptions: that cancer must be attacked to be cured. By treating glioblastoma patients with a simple combination of resveratrol and copper, the researchers found dramatic reductions in tumor aggressiveness, cancer biomarkers, immune checkpoints, and stem-cell–related markers—all without side effects. Their approach focuses on “healing” tumors by eliminating harmful cell-free chromatin particles released from dying cancer cells, which normally inflame and worsen the disease. The findings hint at a future where inexpensive nutraceuticals could transform cancer therapy. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 03:56:21 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251209043050.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251203004721.htm A unique vaccine rollout in Wales gave researchers an accidental natural experiment that revealed a striking reduction in dementia among seniors who received the shingles vaccine. The protective effect held steady across multiple analyses and was even stronger in women. Evidence also suggests benefits for people who already have dementia, hinting at a therapeutic effect. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:22:27 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251203004721.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251117095648.htm Rutgers scientists found that metformin can blunt many of the metabolic and cardiovascular improvements normally produced by exercise. Participants who took the drug saw reduced gains in fitness, blood vessel function, and glucose control. The interference may stem from how metformin affects mitochondrial activity. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:36:44 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251117095648.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251107010248.htm Rockefeller scientists uncovered how hair follicle stem cells can switch from growing hair to repairing skin when nutrients run low. The key lies in serine, an amino acid that activates a stress signal telling cells to conserve energy. When both injury and low serine occur, stem cells fully pivot to skin repair. The discovery could lead to dietary or medical ways to boost healing. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:53:12 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251107010248.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251027224837.htm Researchers found that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines significantly increased survival in lung and skin cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy. The vaccine appears to prime the immune system in a powerful, nonspecific way, enhancing cancer treatment outcomes. If confirmed, the discovery could lead to a universal cancer vaccine and transform oncology care. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:47:26 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251027224837.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251021083638.htm New research reveals that exercise counteracts the mood-damaging effects of a Western-style diet through specific gut and hormonal mechanisms. Running restored metabolites tied to mental well-being and balanced key hormones like insulin and leptin. However, poor diet limited the brain’s ability to generate new neurons, showing diet still matters for full brain benefits. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:31:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251021083638.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251019120503.htm A groundbreaking study reveals that cancer patients who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy lived dramatically longer than those who didn’t. Researchers from the University of Florida and MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered that the vaccine’s immune-activating properties may boost cancer-fighting responses, acting like a nonspecific “flare” that reawakens the immune system. Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:43:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251019120503.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251013040337.htm Scientists at Mass General Brigham have created HPV-DeepSeek, a blood test that can detect HPV-linked head and neck cancers nearly a decade before diagnosis. By finding viral DNA in the bloodstream, the test achieved 99% sensitivity and specificity. This breakthrough could lead to earlier, less invasive treatments and significantly improve survival. A large NIH trial is underway to confirm the results. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:55:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251013040337.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251009033212.htm Researchers discovered that stevioside, a compound from the Stevia plant, enhances the skin absorption of minoxidil, the main treatment for pattern baldness. In mice, a stevioside-infused patch boosted hair follicle activity and new hair growth. The approach could pave the way for more natural, effective hair loss therapies. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:56:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251009033212.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250908175446.htm UC Berkeley researchers mapped the brain circuits that control growth hormone during sleep, uncovering a feedback system where sleep fuels hormone release, and the hormone regulates wakefulness. The discovery helps explain links between poor sleep, obesity, diabetes, and cognitive decline, while opening new paths for treating sleep and metabolic disorders. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 22:23:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250908175446.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104645.htm Scientists are racing to improve weight loss treatments beyond drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are effective but plagued by nausea, bone loss, and weight regain. Tufts University chemists have created a new multi-target compound that goes beyond the usual GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon approaches by adding a fourth hormone, PYY. This “quadruple-action” design aims to deliver weight loss results on par with bariatric surgery—up to 30%—without invasive procedures, and could change the future of obesity treatment. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:48:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104645.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250818102951.htm A breakthrough mRNA cancer vaccine has shown the ability to supercharge the effects of immunotherapy in mice, sparking hope for a universal “off-the-shelf” treatment that could fight multiple cancers. Unlike traditional vaccines designed to target specific tumor proteins, this approach simply revs up the immune system as if it were fighting a virus. The results were dramatic—when paired with checkpoint inhibitors, tumors shrank, and in some cases, the vaccine alone wiped them out. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 02:22:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250818102951.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250803011820.htm Scientists have discovered that flossing between your teeth could one day help vaccinate you. By targeting a uniquely permeable gum tissue called the junctional epithelium, this new method stimulates immunity right where many infections enter: the mouth, nose, and lungs. Using dental floss on mice to apply a flu vaccine triggered a robust immune response—better than existing oral approaches and comparable to nasal vaccines, but without the risks. It even worked with mRNA and protein-based vaccines. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:57:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250803011820.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250713031439.htm Aging men aren't just battling time—they're up against rising blood sugar. New research reveals that subtle increases in metabolic markers like glucose have more influence on declining sexual health than age or testosterone levels alone. The findings, based on a 6-year study of otherwise healthy men, show that even below-diabetes-level sugar changes can impair sperm mobility and erectile function. But there’s good news: lifestyle choices and medical support could help men maintain reproductive vitality well into older age. Sun, 13 Jul 2025 06:53:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250713031439.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250706230325.htm Patients who undergo tummy tuck surgery may be in for more than just cosmetic changes — a new study shows they often keep losing weight for years after the procedure. Researchers followed 188 patients and found consistent weight reduction up to five years later, especially in those with higher initial BMIs. Interestingly, lifestyle improvements, such as better diet and exercise habits, may play a key role in this surprising long-term effect. This could mean tummy tucks aren't just sculpting bodies — they may be reshaping lives. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:05:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250706230325.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250612081323.htm Tufts University scientists are aiming to revolutionize the future of weight loss drugs by engineering a new compound that targets four gut hormones instead of the usual one to three. These next-gen tetra-functional peptides may overcome the limitations of current drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro especially their nausea, muscle loss, and rebound weight gain. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:13:23 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250612081323.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520121154.htm Head and neck cancer researchers are reporting the development and testing of HPV-DeepSeek, a novel liquid biopsy assay. In their new study, HPV-DeepSeek achieved 99% sensitivty and specifity for diagnosing HPV-associated head and neck cancers, outperforming standard of care methods. HPV causes about 70% of oropharyngeal cancers in the U.S., which are increasing in incidence faster than other head and neck cancers. Tue, 20 May 2025 12:11:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520121154.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515145628.htm A decades-long scientific challenge in HIV vaccine development has been finding a way to train the immune system to produce antibodies that can target many variants of the virus. Traditional approaches haven't worked -- largely because HIV mutates rapidly and hides key parts of itself from the immune system. Now, a new study combining data from two separate phase 1 clinical trials shows that a targeted vaccine strategy can successfully activate early immune responses relevant to HIV, and, in one trial, further advance them -- a key step toward a long-sought goal in vaccine development. Thu, 15 May 2025 14:56:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515145628.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250512165549.htm Researchers confirm and explore the role of estrogen-related receptors in regulating energy production in muscle cells during exercise. The findings indicate that developing a drug to boost estrogen-related receptors could be a powerful way to restore energy supplies in people with metabolic disorders, such as muscular dystrophy. Mon, 12 May 2025 16:55:49 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250512165549.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505204912.htm People who are given a vaccine for shingles have a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease, according to a recent study of more than a million people. The protective effect of the vaccine lasts for up to eight years and is particularly pronounced for men, people under the age of 60 and those with unhealthy lifestyles. Mon, 05 May 2025 20:49:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505204912.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250424120851.htm In a landmark clinical trial people at risk for Alzheimer's who exercised at low or moderate-high intensity showed less cognitive decline when compared to those receiving usual care. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:08:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250424120851.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422131542.htm Oral hormone therapy may benefit heart health in menopausal women. A new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative found that estrogen-based oral hormone therapy had a long-term beneficial effect on biomarkers of cardiovascular health, including cholesterol. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:15:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422131542.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250417145009.htm A vaccine under development has demonstrated complete protection in mice against a deadly variant of the virus that causes bird flu. The work focuses on the H5N1 variant known as 2.3.4.4b, which has caused widespread outbreaks in wild birds and poultry and other mammals. The vaccine is step toward more potent, versatile and easy-to-produce vaccines that public health officials believe will be needed to counteract evolving bird flu strains that grow resistant to existing vaccines. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:50:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250417145009.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250408121657.htm Researchers have shown that differences in the entire rotavirus genome -- not just its two surface proteins -- affect how well vaccines work, helping to explain why some strains are more likely to infect vaccinated individuals. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:16:57 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250408121657.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402122149.htm A unique vaccination rollout in Wales offered researchers a natural experiment: some older adults qualified for the shingles vaccine, while others just missed the cutoff. The results were striking — those who got the shot had a 20% lower risk of developing dementia within seven years. This breakthrough hints that viruses lurking in the nervous system may contribute to dementia and that prevention could be simpler than anyone imagined. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:21:49 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402122149.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325120137.htm In addition to causing several types of cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) appears to bring a significantly increased risk of heart disease and coronary artery disease, according to a new study. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:01:37 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325120137.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250319143643.htm A study has found that a single dose of the Imvanex vaccine provides protection against Mpox with 84% effectiveness. For people with HIV, however, a single dose of the vaccine fails to offer sufficient protection. All at-risk groups, and people with HIV in particular, should therefore receive the second dose of the vaccine as recommended. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:36:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250319143643.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250312134635.htm Researchers helped conduct an important new global health study that found a vaccine that protects against five strains of meningitis prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa is safe and effective for use in young children beginning at 9 months of age. This study provided evidence that formed the basis for the World Health Organization's (WHO) decision last year to recommend the pentavalent Men5CV meningitis vaccine for infants ages 9 months and older. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:46:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250312134635.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250311122707.htm A more affordable, lower-risk polio vaccine is on the horizon, research has found. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:27:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250311122707.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305135134.htm A live-attenuated tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate in development elicits a much more balanced and effective immune response compared to the existing vaccine used across much of the world, according to preclinical research. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:51:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305135134.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250214003214.htm Researchers have demonstrated that self-sampling is just as effective as speculum-based testing for HPV detection. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:32:14 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250214003214.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213144326.htm Testosterone treatment significantly reduces mortality among men with Klinefelter syndrome. Researcher calls for changes in guidelines to ensure more patients receive the necessary treatment. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:43:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213144326.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205130931.htm Researchers report that all nine patients in a clinical trial being treated for stage III or IV clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a form of kidney cancer), generated a successful anti-cancer immune response after initiation of a personalized cancer vaccine. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:09:31 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205130931.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130135525.htm A new study has highlighted the potential of resveratrol, a natural compound found in grapes, blueberries, and raspberries, to enhance female fertility. The systematic review found that resveratrol can improve the quantity and quality of egg cells, offering hope for new, less invasive fertility treatments. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:55:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130135525.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250121162351.htm Non-persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are characterized by a sharp increase in viral load followed by a long plateau, according to a new study. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:23:51 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250121162351.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241223135334.htm A year after becoming available, vaccines to protect against RSV in newborns and older adults are being more widely accepted by the American public, according to a new health survey. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:53:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241223135334.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241213125200.htm Analyses of self-tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) can be used to divide HPV-positive women into three risk groups, according to a new study. This method could be important for enhancing cervical cancer screening. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:52:00 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241213125200.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241213125157.htm Intermittent fasting has proven benefits for metabolic health, but a new study shows that it could slow hair growth -- at least in mice. Researchers report that mice subjected to intermittent fasting regimes showed improved metabolic health but slower hair regeneration compared to mice with 24/7 access to food. A similar process might occur in humans, based on a small clinical trial that the team also conducted, but it's likely to be less severe since humans have a much slower metabolic rate and different hair growth patterns compared to mice. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:51:57 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241213125157.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241210114948.htm Research shows that HPV accounts for 70% of all throat cancers, but only one-third of the public is aware that HPV causes throat cancer. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:49:48 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241210114948.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241209122950.htm Researchers found that transmission of rotavirus vaccine strains in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is rare and without clinical consequences, strongly suggesting that giving the rotavirus vaccine to eligible infants during their hospitalization provides immune benefits that outweigh any risks. The findings could serve as the basis for a change in clinical practice. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:29:50 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241209122950.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127191932.htm Researchers have analysed the effects of seven different hormone treatments for menopausal symptoms on the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. The study, which involved around one million women aged between 50 and 58, is the largest and most comprehensive study of currently prescribed hormonal substances in the world. The results show that the risks differ depending on the active substance and how the medicine is taken. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:19:32 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127191932.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127135406.htm Researchers found a reduction in cervical cancer mortality in women under the age of 25, which is likely due to the introduction of the HPV vaccine. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:54:06 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127135406.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241113123430.htm An FDA-approved vaccine for smallpox and mpox is effective but causes side effects. The other requires multiple doses. An experimental single-dose vaccine uses the horsepox virus to harness the benefits of both strategies. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:34:30 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241113123430.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241112123739.htm Exercise can have benefits at the level of neurons, through chemical and mechanical effects, researchers find. The discovery could inform exercise-related therapies for repairing damaged and deteriorating nerves. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:37:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241112123739.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241016115854.htm Prenatal human skin atlas and organoid will accelerate research into congenital diseases and lead to clinical applications for regenerative medicine. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:58:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241016115854.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240925143915.htm A new study sheds light on testosterone recovery following androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in men undergoing radiotherapy for prostate cancer, providing key insights for optimizing patient care. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:39:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240925143915.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240920160801.htm Researchers have shown that they can generate a strong immune response against HIV with two doses of a vaccine given one week apart. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:08:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240920160801.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240918142410.htm A set of knee exoskeletons, built with commercially available knee braces and drone motors, has been shown to help counteract fatigue in lifting and carrying tasks. They helped users maintain better lifting posture even when tired, a key factor in defending against on-the-job injuries, the researchers say. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:24:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240918142410.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240912135656.htm A promising Lassa fever vaccine shows potential to prevent severe disease and death in animals. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:56:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240912135656.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240905120925.htm An application that uses artificial intelligence may revolutionize the way scientists study hair and could lead to the development of health diagnostics based solely on hair. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:09:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240905120925.htm