Age, Other Illnesses May Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Unnecessary

TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Aggressive treatment for prostate cancer may not be warranted for many older patients with underlying medical conditions, a new study finds.

Newer, Pricier Prostate Cancer Radiation No Better Than Old: Study

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- The costly form of radiation therapy that has become the norm for prostate cancer in the United States may be no better than the older, cheaper variety -- at least for some men, a new study suggests.

ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn't have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.

Young Women Less Healthy Than Men Before Heart Attack: Study

WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Among young heart attack victims, women often have more medical issues, more chest pain and worse quality of life before the event than men, a new study reveals.

FDA Approves New Drug to Fight Advanced Prostate Cancer

WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it has approved a drug to help men with advanced prostate cancer whose disease has spread to the bones.

Erectile Dysfunction Tied to Long-Term Narcotic Use in Men

WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- If you're a man, the pain-killing medications known as opioids may do more than relieve pain -- they may also put a damper on your sex life.

Brain Anatomy in Dyslexics Varies By Gender, Study Finds

MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- The brains of males and females with dyslexia differ significantly, which suggests the learning disability needs to be treated separately in each gender, a new study has found.

Scientists Discover More Genetic Clues to Testicular Cancer

SUNDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) -- Twelve new genetic regions associated with an increased risk of testicular cancer have been identified by researchers in two studies.

Study Claims Marijuana Tied to Lower Bladder Cancer Risk

FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- New research says smoking pot may be less likely to cause bladder cancer than smoking cigarettes.

Testosterone Supplements May Hurt Male Fertility, Study Finds

FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- Testosterone supplements are touted as a cure for low libido, but men who take them may reduce their odds of fathering a child, new research suggests.