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Reading Time: 2 minutes Anyone still laboring under the mistaken assumption that genes are the most important factor in determining destiny should take a look at research that is being reported in this weeks Science about a particular strain of mice that have a genetic predisposition to develop type 1 diabetes. It turns out that a key element in whether or not they actually succumb to the condition has to do with the type of bacteria that live in their intestines. The results reveal a complex interplay between gut bacteria (part of the animals microbiome), genes and, surprisingly, sex hormones. Type 1 diabetes is … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Published: Jan. 31, 2013 at 7:05 PM LONDON, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Red wine may give athletes a boost by increasing the amount of performance-enhancing hormone testosterone in their bodies, British researchers say. Study leader Declan Naughton of London's Kingston University and colleagues found red wine might reduce the amount of testosterone excreted by the body, which could distort the findings of urine drug tests. Testosterone is a naturally occurring steroid hormone present in both men and women that can increase muscle mass, boost stamina and speed recovery, but athletes are prohibited from taking it, or a synthetic version of … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Many men on testosterone dont need it Study Hall presents recent studies as described by researchers and their institutions. This report is from the Endocrine Society . Testosterone use has sharply increased among older men in the past decade, many patients appear to have normal testosterone levels and do not meet the clinical guidelines for treatment, according to new research. Testosterone is a key male sex hormone involved in maintaining sex drive, sperm production and bone health. Since testosterone levels tend to naturally decline as men age, lower levels of the hormone do not necessarily mean that an individual has … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Symptoms of so-called "andropause" -- the male equivalent of menopause -- may be triggered not only by declines in testosterone, but in the "female" hormone estrogen as well, a new study suggests. Experts said the study, published in the Sept. 12 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, deepens researchers' understanding of the hormonal shifts that occur as men age. And it's more complicated than those ads about "low T" and testosterone supplements might lead men to believe. Instead, researchers found, there is no black-and-white cutoff for "low" … Read more »

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Reading Time: < 1 minute By Brooke Donald Men with higher levels of testosterone are more easily threatened, engaging in masculine overcompensation in response, says a Stanford sociologist. We've all heard it before: if a guy is made to feel less than manly, he'll act even more macho to make up for it. Now, new research suggests that this behavior may have something to do with how much testosterone a man has. Robb Willer, an associate professor of sociology at Stanford, has been studying masculinity since he was a graduate student, lending empirical data to the popular beliefs about emasculation. In one of his first … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute A WORLD-FIRST study to test whether testosterone injections could help prevent type 2 diabetes in men will get underway in Australia this year. Up to 1500 men across four Australian states will enrol in the Weight Watchers program and be given regular injections of either testosterone or a placebo. The lead investigator, Professor Gary Wittert from the University of Adelaide says men aged 50 to 74 who are at risk of developing diabetes are currently being sought for the two-year study. He said it was the first time such a study had been conducted anywhere in the world. "Nobody has … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes "That is a substantial percentage, and it is across the population," Baillargeon said. About 50 percent of the men receiving testosterone therapy during that time period had hypogonadism, a condition where a man is unable to produce normal levels of testosterone - defined as 300 to 1,000 nanograms per deciliter of blood. But the study also found that 25 percent of the newest testosterone users were being treated without having their blood level checked. "I don't know what exactly is happening in the clinic visit, but to prescribe this treatment without accessing a baseline testosterone level, and to see that … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Washington, November 30(ANI): A new study has linked verbal aggression to prenatal testosterone exposure. Allison Z. Shaw, University at Buffalo - The State University of New York, Michael R. Kotowski, University of Tennessee, and Franklin J. Boster and Timothy R. Levine, Michigan State University, predicted that a neuroendocrine factor, prenatal testosterone, would lead to more verbal aggression. In order to investigate this, Shaw and colleagues used the 2D:4D measure, which is the ratio of the length of the second digit (index finger) to the length of the fourth digit (ring finger), to measure prenatal testosterone exposure. This study is the … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Testosterone is considered to be the "male hormone" that's produced in men by the testes. Although women's ovaries produce some testosterone, the hormone is produced in much higher concentrations in men and it is responsible for many of the secondary sex characteristics seen in men such as a deeper voice and hair on the chest, in addition to contributing to a healthy libido, building muscle mass, and maintaining energy levels. The problems associated with high testosterone levels are infrequent and rare in middle-aged and elderly men who are not receiving testosterone or other steroid treatments. When the testosterone level becomes … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute by khou.com staff Andrews Horansky / KHOU 11 News Posted on May 14, 2012 at 10:47 PM Updated today at 11:07 PM HOUSTON With promises like more energy, and a better sex life, testosterone replacement therapy is more popular than ever, but how safe is it? Testosterone replacement therapy has become a billion-dollar business as one of the most sought after treatments since Viagra. Some men have called it the fountain of youth, but when it comes to taking testosterone, some doctors are becoming more cautious. Theyre discovering problems, including blood clots, infertility and even tumors. Cancer has been a … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Men with higher levels of testosterone are more easily threatened, engaging in masculine overcompensation in response, says a Stanford sociologist. Credit: Zemler/Shutterstock (Phys.org) We've all heard it before: if a guy is made to feel less than manly, he'll act even more macho to make up for it. Now, new research suggests that this behavior may have something to do with how much testosterone a man has. Robb Willer, an associate professor of sociology at Stanford, has been studying masculinity since he was a graduate student, lending empirical data to the popular beliefs about emasculation. In one of his first … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Public release date: 23-Jun-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Aaron Lohr alohr@endo-society.org 240-482-1380 The Endocrine Society In testosterone-deficient men, major weight loss was an added benefit of testosterone replacement therapy for most of the patients who participated in a new study. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston. "The substantial weight loss found in our studyan average of 36 poundswas a surprise," said the study's lead author, Farid Saad, PhD, of Berlin-headquartered Bayer Pharma. Although prior studies using testosterone therapy in testosterone-deficient men consistently show changes in body composition, such … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Washington, Sept 25 (ANI): A new study has found that men who have low testosterone levels may have an increased risk of developing or dying from heart disease. Testosterone is a key male sex hormone that helps maintain sex drive, sperm production and bone health. Over time, low testosterone may contribute to an increase in body fat, loss of body hair and muscle bulk. "When we reviewed the existing research into testosterone and cardiovascular disease, a growing body of evidence suggested a modest connection between the two," study lead author, Johannes Ruige, MD, PhD, of Ghent University Hospital in Belgium, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Class: Androgens Note: This monograph also contains information on Testosterone, Testosterone Enanthate VA Class: HS100 CAS Number: 58-22-0 Brands: Androderm, AndroGel, Delatestryl, Striant, Testim Risk of virilization in children and women following secondary exposure to testosterone in topically administered testosterone gel.157 166 170 171 Advise children and women to avoid contact with application sites of men using testosterone gel.166 170 171 (See Virilization in Children and Women from Secondary Exposure to Testosterone under Cautions.) Advise men using testosterone gel to strictly adhere to recommended instructions for use.170 171 (See Administration under Dosage and Administration.) REMS: FDA approved a REMS for … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hormones: DHEA | Testosterone | Estrogen And Progesterone | Melatonin | Pregnenolone B complex vitamins: Folic Acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 Anti-Aging Supplements: CoQ10 | Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate | Aspirin | Carnosine | Green Tea Extract | Fish Oil | L-Alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine | PQQ | Resveratrol | Whey Protein | Calorie Restriction Of the various approaches to slow down the aging process, calorie restriction is considered the gold standard. As the Life Extension Foundation surpasses its thirtieth year, the scientific community, the government, and even the news media are slowly recognizing that our concept of extending life is in fact … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Oct. 23, 2013 Research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) suggests that testosterone treatment in hypogonadal (testosterone deficient) men restores normal lipid profiles and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. These finding currently appear online in the International Journal of Clinical Practice. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. There is a strong association between MetS and testosterone deficiency. Hypogonadal men are more likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome characterized by dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, diabetes and hypertension. Additionally, obese and overweight men also may exhibit testosterone deficiency. In this observational study, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute You can't stop time, but you can condense aging into as few years as possible, said Dr. Scott Brandt, the medical director of ThriveMD in Edwards. Since landing in Colorado in Colorado in 1977, Brandt has dedicated his practice to pain management, stem cell therapies and bioidentical hormone replacement. One of those hormones is testosterone. Testosterone is often thought of as a male-specific hormone, but it isn't, Brandt said. Men and women have levels of both testosterone and estrogen. Women's testosterone levels are lower than men's, but lower than normal levels of testosterone can still negatively affect women. Brandt explained … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Testosterone, the bad boy among sex hormones, has a sweet side. Researchers in Germany report they have found that the stuff that makes men aggressive and confrontational also makes them less likely to lie. The surprising discovery flies in the face of all that we have been told about testosterone for the past few decades. It's why a guy is more likely than a gal to punch someone out in an effort to prove himself manly, or the baddest dude in the bar. Women have testosterone too, but not nearly as much as men do. Recently, however, scientists have challenged … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Public release date: 30-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Alison Heather a.heather@garvan.org.au 61-292-958-128 Garvan Institute of Medical Research New Australian research suggests that a small dose of testosterone directed solely to the liver stimulates protein synthesis, likely preventing muscle loss and wasting, and potentially promoting muscle growth. The researchers believe they have developed a safe and effective treatment for men and women, that could prevent the muscle wasting associated with many chronic diseases and with ageing. Dr Vita Birzniece and Professor Ken Ho, from Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research, showed in healthy postmenopausal women that a small … Read more »