Category Archives: Hormone News

Reading Time: 3 minutesTestosterone therapy has been around for a long time – since 1939, to be exact. Men (mainly) have been using this therapy to treat hormonal issues such as low testosterone or hypogonadism and illegally for sports and weightlifting. Throughout the decades, there has been concern over cardiovascular (CV) risks associated with testosterone use, even when used safely and correctly to treat low testosterone under the supervision of a doctor. Studies have shown this is not the case, yet another analysis shows the same conclusion. No Evidence of Short- to Medium-Term CV Risk A systematic review and meta-analysis published in The … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesAdult men and teenagers who are extremely overweight or obese will usually experience a host of health problems, not excluding hormonal issues, such as low testosterone and higher estrogen levels. Obesity not only wreaks havoc on your hormones, but it can also increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, erectile dysfunction and infertility, to name a few other health issues. Being so overweight as to be considered obese is not something to take lightly and considering using bariatric surgery to significantly reduce the weight may actually save your life or improve your life significantly. Bariatric Surgery Can Reverse Type 2 … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs men age, hormone levels tend to decline or become imbalanced. The majority of hormones tend to decrease, but occasionally levels are seen to be too high. For example, this includes testosterone, growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), etc. All of these hormones (and more!) play essential roles in our bodies – roles that need to be continued if one wants to live a long and happy life. A hormone of major interest to most men is testosterone. As men age, testosterone tends to decline by about 10% a decade after he reaches 30 years of age. Unfortunately, we are … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn addition to the recent exciting news about Mark Cuban's research showing that HGH can significantly improve the recovery process from a sports injury, as well as maintain the patient's athletic performance, now we have more good news about human growth hormone (HGH). The good news is in regards to quadriceps strength after the reconstruction of a torn ACL – a serious surgery that can impact a patient's future sports performance forever. A torn ACL is one of the worst diagnoses an athlete will hear in their lifetime. It could mean their career. Thankfully, we have HGH to the rescue! … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesAccording to Forbes, “you’re not the man your father was.” Yikes, that’s harsh. But it may actually be true...in terms of testosterone levels. Testosterone therapy has been on the rise over the past two decades or so, but it’s not all due to the increase in marketing campaigns and advertising towards men to boost their testosterone with supplements and therapy. There actually is a medical phenomenon going on today with modern men. In fact, across the population, men have less testosterone than men of the same age just one generation ago. Why is this? The answer is pretty complicated. Research … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesYou’ve surely seen the labels “BPA free” on some products and food items. What’s that all about? What is BPA and why would some people go out of their way – and maybe even spend more – to avoid it? Let’s find out! First, BPA is an abbreviation for “bisphenol A,” which is an industrial chemical that is used for making resins and plastics that are, in turn, often used for food packaging and home storage or consumption. It’s been in use for about 80 years. Around 8 million tons of the stuff are produced every year, making it among … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesOur bodies are truly amazing when it comes to communication between cells, organs, tissues, etc. Not only are our bodies complex with millions of unseen chemical reactions taking place, but these reactions tell our brains what we need – including cravings for certain foods. A new study, that we will discuss here, reveals the “cross talk” between our gut and brain that persuades our brain to crave more protein when the gut detects a protein deficiency. Hormone in Gut Triggers Craving for Protein Our bodies use hormones to communicate between cells and organs, such as from the gut to the … Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutesYes, you read that right. Testosterone may actually help with your asthma and subdue the symptoms of it. Asthma is a fairly common disease in today’s world and it could only get worse with increasing air pollution in our cities around the world. It is a disease that is very easy to treat but there is no actual cure for it. Unfortunately, it can cause many different problems for the patients who suffer from asthma. However, recent research has shown some promising results with the use of testosterone to subdue the symptoms of asthma. What is Asthma? Asthma is a … Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn previous studies, as well as with anecdotal evidence, low testosterone (low-T) has been linked to depression and behavior changes in men. Low testosterone is increasingly common, especially in the male population of the United States, and causes multiple health issues for men including erectile dysfunction, low muscle mass, low libido and depression/anxiety. It’s no wonder that along with low testosterone, rates of depression have also been on the rise. Every day, thousands of people are being diagnosed or treated for depression with anti-depressant medications. Could depression sometimes be caused by hormone imbalance? Let’s read into a recent study involving … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesHave you noticed that people developing autoimmune diseases seem to be on the rise? And especially among women? Lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis...the list goes on. Many of these diseases leave their sufferers bedridden, unable to work, in severe pain, and just plain miserable, even suicidal in some cases. Doctors have figured out ways to mitigate symptoms and pain, but few have figured out how to cure many of them. Recent research is pointing to a hormone, testosterone, possibly being able to “put the brakes” on the immune response. Testosterone Could Protect Men From Stomach Inflammation The … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesWe know that a lot of what determines our health and longevity is based on genetics, but lifestyle factors, which include environmental factors, also play a huge role as well. Obviously, if you have genes that tend to keep you slim and muscular for the most part, but you end up eating tons of fat and junk food, you’ll end up gaining weight. On the other hand, some people have a tough time staying slim most of the time, but with the right diet and exercise, it’s not so difficult. The same kind of example can be said about a … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn April, a Twitter post went viral, having men (and even women) even more concerned about their health, specifically their hormonal and sexual health. This post claimed that testosterone levels have dropped by almost 50% during the past 20 years. Fifty percent? Yowza! That’s a lot! Could this be true? That would mean that we have A LOT of sick men out there who are probably experiencing infertility and erectile dysfunction. Could this be why infertility is on the rise? This is what the same post said: Here’s a cheery Friday fact: An average 22 year-old (sic) male today has … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesBig testicles have long been associated with higher masculinity and a proclivity for risk-taking. If you're a guy, it's almost inevitable that your friends will ask you if you Have the Balls to do any number of things. But how does testicle size actually relate to Testosterone production? Testosterone is the primary hormone associated with manliness, libido, and virility, and most of it is made by your testicles (though small amounts are produced in the adrenal glands). It stands to reason that larger balls equal more Testosterone, but does the science bear that common sense out? In the world of … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesWESTON, Fla. -- A year to the day that Major League Baseball handed down more than a dozen suspensions in the Biogenesis scandal, highlighted by that of embattled slugger Alex Rodriguez, federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents conducted an early-morning roundup Tuesday that led to charges against the former clinic's founder, Anthony Bosch, and others tied to his operation. Andy LockettAnthony Bosch arriving at the DEA office in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday. Shortly after 6 a.m. ET, federal agents began driving up with the handcuffed suspects at the DEA regional office on the outskirts of Fort Lauderdale. Bosch and his attorney … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteKate, 32, made stunning appearance at awards ceremony last night Duchess wore a Jenny Packham dress at the black tie eventin London Also yesterday she rode in a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace She was there to welcome the president of Singapore on his state visit She is around 13 weeks pregnant and will welcome baby in April 2015 Has been suffering with hyperemesis gravidarum - severe morning sickness Yesterday she wore Alexander McQueen coatdress and Jane Taylor hat By Rebecca English for the Daily Mail and Bianca London for MailOnline Published: 14:29 EST, 21 October 2014 | Updated: 11:28 … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTHURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Illegal online pharmacies that sell unapproved and potentially dangerous prescription drugs to Americans were targeted this week in a worldwide operation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. More than 19,600 packages containing medicines supposedly from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Great Britain were seized in the action, which involved authorities from 111 countries, the FDA said in a news release. The packages actually contained unapproved or suspected fake drugs from countries such as China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore and Taiwan, as well as Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain, the … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGynecomastia is the development of breasts in males. In short, Gynecomastia is caused by an imbalance or hormones. It can be caused by a natural decrease in testosterone or increase in estrogen. Gynecomastia can also be caused by medications that alter hormone production. A quarter of all cases of Gynecomastia are caused by medications. According to the Official Publication of the College of Family Physicians of Canada, (CFP) Common drugs known to cause Gynecomastia include, but are not limited to: Amiodarone Calcium Channel Blocks (dilitiazem, verapmil, nifedipine) Central nervous system agents (amphetamines, diazepam, methyldopa, phenytoin, reserpine, tricylic antidepressants) Cimetidine Cytotoxic … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute14 April 2014 22:10 The doping case against Sassuolo's Francesco Acerbi has been dismissed by the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI). The defender was found to have abnormal levels of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in his blood stream - a substance that can be produced by cancerous cells - after his side's Serie A match with Cagliari on December 1, landing him a suspension from the governing body. Although a naturally occurring substance, hCG produces effects similar to anabolic steroids, and is therefore banned in many sports. However, a Sassuolo statement in December subsequently confirmed that Acerbi - … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLuteal Phase: The Uterine Lining Phase Now we'll be talking about the Luteal Phase of the whole Ovulation/Menstrual Cycle. The Luteal Phase happens after the Ovulation Phase, which really is part of the Follicular Phase. So when... By: IntermountainMoms Read more: Luteal Phase: The Uterine Lining Phase - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Duchess of Cambridge has been forced to pull out of a visit today She was due to visit a charity for children with behavioural disorders The Art Room is one of several charities of which she is a patron Bookies suspended betting on twins overnight following surge in bets Doctors have revealed that Hyperemesis Gravidarium is worse with twins The Duchess hasn't been seen in public for more than a month By Rebecca English and Ruth Styles for MailOnline Published: 08:06 EST, 1 October 2014 | Updated: 10:18 EST, 1 October 2014 167 shares 803 View comments The Duchess … Read more »