July 14, 2025

Prostate Cancer Risks Shift in PSA Era

New research in Sweden reveals that obesity and smoking were linked to fewer diagnoses of non-aggressive prostate cancer, likely due to lower PSA screening uptake, while height remained consistently associated with higher prostate cancer risk.

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July 11, 2025

Calcium Intake Linked to BPH Risk Threshold

A large U.S. population study found that higher dietary calcium intake may be linked to an increased risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia in men over 40, with stronger associations observed among older adults, lean individuals, and those without hypertension.

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July 10, 2025

HHS Scraps Preventive Care Panel Meeting

HHS unexpectedly canceled a meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, prompting fears it may be dismantled following similar moves by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at other federal health agencies.

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July 09, 2025

Medical Oddities: Mondays May Mess With Hormones

Monday cortisol, THC slip-ups, rewiring retinas, tea-buffed muscles, and psyche gyms are what’s the buzz this week!

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July 08, 2025

No Safe Level for Processed Foods

A meta-analysis finds no safe level of processed meat, sugary drinks, or industrial trans fats—each linked to increased chronic disease risk.

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July 02, 2025

Social Media Fuels Confusion Around Vasectomy Trends

A new review highlights how social media is shaping perceptions of vasectomy, with persistent misinformation, cultural stigma, and rising demand in the wake of the Dobbs ruling influencing men’s health decisions.

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July 01, 2025

Microplastics in Testes Linked to Infertility Risk

A new analysis found microplastics in human testicular tissue and linked their presence to lower sperm counts and signs of tissue damage.

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June 30, 2025

Can Typos Change a Diagnosis?

Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.

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June 27, 2025

CGM Boosts Wound Healing, Lowers A1c: Study

Short-term CGM use improved A1c, wound healing, and reduced ED visits in diabetic foot patients, per data from ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions.

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