New insight into combatting drug-resistant prostate cancer: New research from the University of Eastern Finland sheds light on the significance of the glucocorticoid receptor in drug-resistant prostate cancer, showing that the development of drug resistance could be prevented by limiting the activity of coregulator proteins. Glucocorticoids regulate vital biological processes by affecting gene encoding through a DNA-binding transcription factor, namely the glucocorticoid receptor. The activity of the glucocorticoid receptor is made extensive use of in medicine because glucocorticoids have a s ..read more

Neuroendocrine prostate cancer could be restored to a state that responds to treatment: In the new study researchers at the Ketola Lab discovered a potential new target for drug development in neuroendocrine prostate cancer was discovered. The protein, DPYSL5, is expressed especially in this cancer type and could therefore be a suitable target for drug therapy. The Ketola Lab collaborated with the University of British Columbia in Canada, utilising the university’s extensive collection of neuroendocrine prostate cancer patient tumor samples to verify the expression of the DPYSL5 protein in th ..read more

Doctor reveals which 2024 health trends to try – and which are best avoided: If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution, chances are that it’s related to improving your fitness and your diet – but are some trends safer to try than others? Dr Luke Powles, Associate Clinical Director, Bupa Health Clinics, explores everything you need to know about the latest health trends – including which ones are worth taking up, and which may be better avoided: Biggest health trends predicted for 2024, based on Bupa Health Clinics research: 1. Vitamin B12 supplements and injections 2. Kombucha 3. Lymphatic drain ..read more

Hand Washing Habits: 13% of Office Workers Only Wash Their Hands After A Number 2! The shocking study reveals that 13% of British office workers would ONLY wash their hands after answering nature’s call, the research also unveils which industry has the most inadequate handwashers. Cleanology, a leading London commercial cleaning company asked British office workers across the UK about their handwashing habits. The study, which aimed to shed light on hygiene practices in the workplace, revealed some shocking results about how often office workers wash their hands, touchpoints and which ages an ..read more

Currently, a shocking 1 in 5 men will die before their 65th birthday. On average, women live five years longer than men, even in countries where women are disproportionately affected by social inequalities. There are a number of contributing factors, one of the largest of which is the culture surrounding men’s health. Men are generally less proactive in seeking help for any health concerns. Women tend to be far more health conscious and are more likely to seek help earlier, meaning that their symptoms can be caught sooner rather than later. However, unfortunately the majority of men persist i ..read more

Currently, a shocking 1 in 5 men will die before their 65th birthday. On average, women live five years longer than men, even in countries where women are disproportionately affected by social inequalities. There are a number of contributing factors, one of the largest of which is the culture surrounding men’s health. Men are generally less proactive in seeking help for any health concerns. Women tend to be far more health conscious and are more likely to seek help earlier, meaning that their symptoms can be caught sooner rather than later. However, unfortunately the majority of men persist i ..read more

Breast cancer survivors: new training to treat ‘chemo-brain’: A form of computerised attention and memory training can improve impaired attention and memory issues in women treated for breast cancer, University of Reading researchers have found. ‘Chemo-brain’ refers to cognitive problems like forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and lapses in everyday attention, which are common side effects of breast cancer treatments including chemotherapy. The findings, published in the journal Psycho-Oncology, suggest that an adaptive “dual memory tracking” training program may help breast cancer surv ..read more

Prostate cancer’s resistance to treatment can be reversed in some patients by stopping hijacked white blood cells from being ‘pulled into’ tumours, according to new research published in Nature. In an early clinical trial, researchers showed that blocking the messages cancer uses to hijack white blood cells can re-sensitise a subset of advanced prostate cancers to treatment – shrinking tumours or halting their growth. The research provides the first proof in a human trial that targeting ‘feeder’ myeloid white blood cells – which are co-opted by tumours to help fuel cancer growth, progression ..read more

Eating disorders have long been associated with women, but the reality is more complex. The stark statistics reveal a significant gap, with eating disorders being more commonly diagnosed in women than in men. The ratio of eating disorder diagnoses between men and women in the UK is approximately 1:10, with women bearing the brunt of these disorders. Eating disorders among males in the UK have been historically underdiagnosed and undertreated. However, there has been a growing recognition of this issue. The exact prevalence varies depending on the specific disorder, but it’s estimated that aro ..read more

Does male menopause exist? Do men really go through menopause as women do? Some doctors believe they do. Others do not and this has led to an ongoing debate. While female menopause has been recognized by medical professionals for years, male menopause has only recently been recognized by some medical professionals. Lower testosterone levels Male menopause, if it should be called that, happens when a man’s testosterone hormone levels go down. Testosterone is the hormone that is responsible for sexual development in males and controls the sex drive in males. Menopause can occur in men between t ..read more