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Sperm Gene Discovery May Lead To Non-Hormonal Male Contraceptive
25 May 2012
The discovery of a gene that enables sperm to mature may lead to the development of a non-hormonal male contraceptive, according to new research in mice, led by the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, that was published in... [read article]

Researchers Detect Predictive Biomarkers Of The Fertilizing Capacity Of Sperm Donors
25 May 2012
The study represents a breakthrough in understanding the causes of unexplained infertility The diagnosis of male fertility is usually performed through the observation of the sperm in the microscope... [read article]

Is A Non-Hormonal Male Contraceptive Feasible? Probably
24 May 2012
Researchers in the UK have identified a vital gene essential for sperm development that could pave the way for a new type of male contraceptive. The study is published in the journalPLoS Genetics... [read article]

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24 May 2012

Communication Between Couples Is Key To Improving Men's Diets
23 May 2012

Men With Slower Electrical Impulses Through Heart At Greater Risk Of Sudden Cardiac Death
22 May 2012

PSA Screening Benefits Few, Harms Many, Says Panel
Patients Referred For Pulmonary Rehabilitation Likely To Suffer From Bone Disease
20 May 2012

Serious But Rare Genetic Immune Disorder Studied By Scientists
18 May 2012

The Risks Of Running Marathons
15 May 2012

New Insights Into Urinary Tract Health Of Adolescent Males Revealed By Bacteria Study
09 May 2012

Testosterone Treatment Helps Obese Older Males Lose Weight, Other Health Gains Too
Early Elevated HIV Infection Risk In Some Step Study Participants Confirmed By Study
08 May 2012

Men With Low Testosterone Levels May Be At Increased Risk For Diabetes
07 May 2012

Load-Bearing Exercise By Males In Their Early 20s May Shield Them From Osteoporosis In Old Age
30 April 2012

Greatly Reduced Sperm Viability Caused By Tetracycline Passes From Father To Son In Pseudoscorpions
Living In A City Center Doubles Risk Of Calcium Build-Up In Arteries
25 April 2012

New Treatment For Degenerative Vision Disorder Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
20 April 2012

Emergency Care Occurrences After Discharge More Common Among Men
Newly Recognized Feature Of Athlete's Heart Found To Be More Prevalent In Black Male Athletes
18 April 2012

Deterioration In A Husband's Health Likely When Wife Suffers Breast Cancer
17 April 2012

In The Fight Against HIV In Africa, Rectal Microbicides Are Becoming A High Priority
Truvada As A Preventive Drug For Men At High Risk For HIV May Be Cost-Effective
13 April 2012

Propecia And Proscar To Have Sexual Problems Warning Label
New Study Explores How To Decrease Risky Behavior Among Parolees In The Community
12 April 2012

Study Explores How Men's Mental Faculties Continue To Respond To Their Physical Strength And Fighting Ability
10 April 2012

Boys Who Have Been Sexually Abused More Likely To Take Sexual Risks
Lung Cancer Drug Requires Monitoring Of Testosterone Levels
09 April 2012

Advances In Muscular Dystrophy Research Offer Treatment Hope
01 April 2012

HPV-Related Head & Neck Cancers Rising, Highest In Middle-Aged White Men
30 March 2012

Potential New Way Of Preserving Fertility For Boys Undergoing Cancer Treatment
29 March 2012

Moderate Alcohol Consumption Reduces Deaths In Men Who Have Survived A Heart Attack
HIV-Infected Men At Risk For Spreading HIV Despite Taking HAART
16 March 2012

Black Men Who Confront Racial Discrimination And Hide Their Emotions At Greater Risk Of Depression
Are Silver Nanoparticles Harmful?
14 March 2012

Fat In Diet Linked To Sperm Count
Deeper Voices Win More Votes, Lab Study
Possible Association Between Fatty Diets And Reduced Semen Quality
Daily Sugary Drinks Raise Heart Disease Risk In Males
New Recommendations May Be Affected By Providers' Attitude Toward Vaccinating Young Males Against HPV
13 March 2012

Men Who Consume Sugar-Sweetened Drinks At Increased Risk Of Heart Disease
12 March 2012

Older Men's Health Concerns
11 March 2012

Health Concerns That Older Men Keep Hidden
10 March 2012

Men At Increased Risk Of Death From Heart Failure
09 March 2012

Sperm Can Do Calculus!
Exploring The Role Of The SRY Gene In Male Fight-Or-Flight Response
08 March 2012

What Is Peyronie's Disease? What Causes Peyronie's Disease?
27 February 2012

Characteristics Of Fathers With Depressive Symptoms
24 February 2012

Stigma, Lack Of Trust Remain Barriers For Blacks With Mental Health Problems
23 February 2012

Immune System Drives Male Attractiveness
What Is DHT (Dihydrotestosterone)? What Is DHT's Role In Baldness?
20 February 2012

Following Deployment National Guardsmen Face A High Risk Of Developing Alcohol Abuse Problems: Risk Linked To PTSD And Depression
17 February 2012

In Those Who Drink More, The Brain's Caudate Nucleus And Frontal Cortex Are Less Active
Adolescent Impulses To Drink Can Be Curbed By Strict Parental Rules About Drinking
10 February 2012

Men With Anxiety Trait Suffered Greater Post-Operative Pain Following Total Knee Replacement
Widening Gap Between Scottish And English Suicide Rates
09 February 2012

Y Chromosome Link For Coronary Artery Disease: Presdisposition 'Passed On From Father To Son'
08 February 2012

In HIV Prevention More Focus Needed On Men
06 February 2012

Patients With Anemia May Be At More Than Triple The Risk Of Dying After A Stroke
03 February 2012

Men With Reduced Fertility At Reduced Risk For Prostate Cancer
02 February 2012

Recommendations For HPV And Hepatitis B Vaccinations Broadened By 2012 Adult Immunization Schedule
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