Men on Androgen Deprivation Therapy May Be More Likely to Get Alzheimer's, Study Says
American researchers have discovered a possible link between androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) - a common treatment for prostate cancer - and Alzheimer's disease.
Androgens, such as testosterone, are male sex hormones. But they can also promote the growth of prostate cancer cells. ADT aims to lower the androgen levels in a man's body.
In a recent study, however, scientists found that participants who received ADT had higher rates of Alzheimer's diagnoses than men who did not undergo ADT. Also, the longer men were on ADT, the greater their risk for Alzheimer's.
The results to do not mean that ADT causes Alzheimer's. There is still more research to be done.
Learn more about this study here.
The Path from Disease to Erectile Dysfunction
You might know that certain medical conditions, like heart disease and diabetes, are linked to erectile dysfunction (ED). But have you ever wondered just how a factors like hardening of the arteries or low blood sugar can affect the penis?
We tackle this question in our latest blog post, where we focus on diseases that affect the heart, blood vessels, and metabolism (your body's ability to convert food into energy). You'll learn how these conditions can interfere with blood flow to the penis and cause nerve damage that impairs important signaling between the brain and penis.
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