Stress-evoked changes in circuits that regulate serotonin in certain parts of the brain can precipitate a low mood and a relapse in cocaine-seeking, based on mouse studies published online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
"The impetus for this research was our interest in how stress alters the brain’s cell receptors […]

Men who start losing their hair at an early age may be less likely to develop prostate cancer in the future, new research suggests.
But Cancer Research UK said that the results contradict those of previous studies and that further research is needed to provide more reliable evidence.
Male pattern baldness is a common condition that affects […]

SysKid, a large-scale integrating European research project, aims at understanding chronic kidney disease in the context of diabetes and hypertension. SysKid which stands for Systems Biology towards Novel Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnosis and Treatment will pave the way for progress in prevention, new diagnostic strategies and treatment options

American Medical Systems?® (AMS) (Nasdaq: AMMD), a leading provider of world-class devices and therapies for both male and female pelvic health, announced today the company received CE (Conformite Europeenne) Mark for AdVance XP. Imitrex The device is the latest generation of AMS’ AdVance sling, a minimally invasive implant for the treatment of male stress […]

Doctors should warn men that prostate cancer testing may lead to anxiety and distress, say Cancer Research UK experts.
While most men cope well, one in five can feel distressed at the prospect of having a biopsy after discovering they have a raised PSA level.
And nine per cent continue to feel this way even after