Male Infertility Linked To Cancer Risk

Male infertility could be a warning sign for certain types of cancer, a new study says.

Men with severely reduced fertility are more likely to develop colon cancer or thyroid cancer, researchers reported in the European Journal of Epidemiology.

“They were found to have almost twice the risk of developing colorectal can...

Video Game Training Sharpens ER Doctors’ Split-Second Decisions

Imagine if "The Pitt" – a high-intensity HBO Max drama about life and death in a Pittsburgh ER – was turned into a video game.

It’s already happened, in a way, and that game is helping ER doctors hone their ability to make quick life-saving judgments, a new study says.

The tablet-based game, Night Shift, places play...

Bullying, Politics Harm Mental Health Of Gender-Diverse Teens

Gender-diverse teenagers who are bullied are more likely to suffer escalating psychological distress than other teens, particularly if they live in a state with repressive gender identity laws, a new study says.

These teens are more likely to experience psychotic-like episodes – feeling unusually suspicious of others, thinking others...

Napping Linked To Higher Risk Of Death Among Seniors, Study Finds

Grandpa snoozing on a recliner is an indelible memory for many families — but there could be a dark side to those daytime naps, a new study says.

Too much napping is linked to a higher risk of dying among older folks, researchers reported April 20 in JAMA Network Open.

Every extra nap and each additional hour of nappin...

Mind-Controlled Bionic Suit Lets Paralyzed Patients Feel Every Step

For people living with paralysis, the dream of walking again often feels like an impossible one. 

Now, a research team has successfully tested the feasibility of a two-way brain interface that allows a person to control a bionic suit with their thoughts and also feel the motion of walking.

The study — a collaboration of th...

Hidden Belly Fat Linked to Bladder Control in Women

For many women, a sudden sneeze or a hearty laugh bring an unwelcome consequence: A small leak of urine. 

Often dismissed as a normal part of aging or motherhood, new research suggests the real culprit may lie deep within the abdomen.

A study from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil found that hidden f...