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Low Testosterone Men Less Likely to Have Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer affects more than 170,000 men each year in the USA, of who almost 30,000 die from the disease. While it is not yet known what causes the condition, a number of risk factors have been identified, such as age, ethnicity, and genetic mutations.Male hormones, or androgens, such as testosterone are known to promote tumor cell growth in men with prostate cancer. Lowering or blocking ...
1396/09/05
Low Serum Phosphate Linked to Risk of Heart Attack
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, and high serum phosphate is an established risk factor for coronary artery disease, particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease.Phosphate is an important mineral in the body and helps to regulate blood biochemistry, which can impact on the working of the heart. It plays a crucial role in enabling red blood ...
1396/09/05
