STAT NEWS – Increased physical stamina. “Facility of intellectual labour.” A longer jet of urine.
These were some of the effects that Charles-Édouard Brown-Séquard, a French physiologist, reported to a Société de Biologie of Paris meeting in 1889.
He had been injecting himself with a liquid made of pulverized animal testicles in an attempt to reverse “the most troublesome miseries of advanced life.” He took 10 injections over three weeks, and experienced “radical change” for about...
Webmd – Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men after skin cancer.
Prostate cancer often grows very slowly and may not cause significant harm. But some types are more aggressive and can spread quickly without treatment.
Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
In the early stages, men may have no symptoms. Later, symptoms can include:
Frequent urination, especially at night
Difficulty starting or stopping urination
Weak or interrupted urinary stream
Painful or burning sensation during urination or...
José Antonio Morante Camacho says he has fought his last bull. Fans appreciated his artistry but also his honesty about his struggles with mental illness.
People with severe pain should start with low-impact cardio workouts such as swimming or water aerobics before trying activities like cycling, walking or the elliptical machine.
The Conversation – Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right “dose” for it to be effective.
But a recent study suggests that the dose might not be the same for everyone. Researchers found that men need roughly twice as much exercise as women to see the same reduction in their heart disease risk.
This recent study asked over 85,000 UK adults aged 37-73 to wear an accelerometer...
ARS TECHNICA – For some cases of bacterial vaginosis, treatment should include a package deal, doctors now say.
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) updated its clinical guidance Friday to fit with recent data indicating that treatment for recurring bacterial vaginosis (BV) in women is significantly more effective if their male partners are also treated at the same time—with both an oral antibiotic and an antibiotic cream directly onto the potentially offending member.
"Women...
Penile cancer is a rare cancer that mostly affects the skin of the penis and the foreskin. Treatment for most penile cancers caught very early include creams and laser therapy. If not caught early, treatment may mean surgery.
DALLAS, Nov. 25, 2024 — The thrill of bagging a big buck or gobbler can bring a smile to any hunter’s face.
But the exertion of dragging that trophy back to camp could bring on a heart attack or stroke, according to the American Heart Association, celebrating a century of lifesaving service as the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all.
“Many people look to hunting as a way to relax and commune with nature and...
I understand the appeal of nonstick pans with PFAS for their price and seeming simplicity. Here’s the thing: Those pans aren’t even that good for cooking ...