Category Archives: Hormone News

Reading Time: 5 minutes In 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 minutes Have 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 minutes We 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 minutes In 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 minutes Big 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 minutes WESTON, 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 minute Kate, 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 minutes THURSDAY, 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 minute Gynecomastia 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 minute 14 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 minute Luteal 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 minute The 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 »

Reading Time: < 1 minute NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: 2014 Opportunities in the US Clinical Chemistry and Immunodiagnostics Markets http://www.reportlinker.com/p01636157/2014-Opportunities-in-the-US-Clinical-Chemistry-and-Immunodiagnostics-Markets.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=In_Vitro_Diagnostic "2014 Opportunities in the US Clinical Chemistry and Immunodiagnostics Markets" is a new strategic analysis of major business opportunities emerging in the US clinical chemistry and immunodiagnostic markets during the next five years. The report explores future trends in the US market; provides estimates of the specimen, test and sales volumes, as well as major suppliers sales and market shares; compares features of leading analyzers; profiles key competitors; and … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes HOUSTON, July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As U.S. healthcare providers navigate a changing healthcare climate, clinical laboratories are playing an increasingly important role in helping them prevent medical errors, lower readmission rates, and improve patient care. At the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) annual meeting and clinical lab expo, July 28 August 1 in Houston, Texas, Abbott (ABT)will showcase solutions designed to meet the needs of its lab customers while reducing costs and improving productivity. "Clinical laboratories are looking for the right solutions to successfully address the complexities and opportunities presented by the changing healthcare environment," said Greg Ahlberg, … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The nine Salt Lake Community College nursing instructors who gathered in the American Federation of Teachers union hall in Midvale in December were not there for the free coffee. For nearly all of those at the table, the preceding four months had led them to either retire early or quit. This exodus now numbers 13 faculty and staff members, many of them tenured, accounting for a large portion of the full-time nursing-school staff at what is one of the largest nursing schools in the state. Around and around the complaints flew. Nurses with two decades of teaching chopsalong with those … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The spokeswoman for Robinson Cano's foundation is listed as having been a client of the Biogenesis clinic last summer, although she denies having received anything from the clinic and says Cano "definitely never did." Major League Baseball, however, has possession of a Biogenesis client roster that lists the spokeswoman, Sonia Cruz, and is investigating whether Cano had any relationship to the clinic, sources familiar with MLB's investigation told "Outside the Lines." Cano has denied knowing clinic founder Tony Bosch or having ever used performance-enhancing drugs. But as his best friend, Melky Cabrera, his mentor, Alex Rodriguez, and now his spokeswoman … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The spokeswoman for Robinson Cano's foundation is listed as having been a client of the Biogenesis clinic last summer, although she denies having received anything from the clinic and says Cano "definitely never did." Major League Baseball, however, has possession of a Biogenesis client roster that lists the spokeswoman, Sonia Cruz, and is investigating whether Cano had any relationship to the clinic, sources familiar with MLB's investigation told "Outside the Lines." Cano has denied knowing clinic founder Tony Bosch or having ever used performance-enhancing drugs. But as his best friend, Melky Cabrera, his mentor, Alex Rodriguez, and now his spokeswoman … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes DeLand, FL (PRWEB) January 22, 2014 *To see if you qualify for this Hepatitis C Clinical Trial in Florida, visit Avail Clinical Research on the web (http://www.availclinical.com) or contact us directly at (386) 785-2404. There is no cost to participate, no insurance is required, and you may receive compensation for time and travel. STUDY DESIGN The study will be conducted in three parts. Part A will utilize a randomized group design in treatment-naive, GT!b and 4 HCV-infected subjects. Sixty subjects will be enrolled and randomized to groups of equal size. GT!b and GT4 HCV-infected subjects will be stratified by genotype … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The spokeswoman for Robinson Cano's foundation is listed as having been a client of the Biogenesis clinic last summer, although she denies having received anything from the clinic and says Cano "definitely never did." Major League Baseball, however, has possession of a Biogenesis client roster that lists the spokeswoman, Sonia Cruz, and is investigating whether Cano had any relationship to the clinic, sources familiar with MLB's investigation told "Outside the Lines." Cano has denied knowing clinic founder Tony Bosch or having ever used performance-enhancing drugs. But as his best friend, Melky Cabrera, his mentor, Alex Rodriguez, and now his spokeswoman … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Editor's Choice Academic Journal Main Category: Urology / Nephrology Also Included In: Cancer / Oncology Article Date: 17 May 2013 - 0:00 PDT Current ratings for: Early Stage Testicular Cancer - Surveillance Is Best Follow-Up Strategy In a new long-term study conducted in Denmark, researchers analyzed a national clinical database and found that 99.6% of patients who only underwent surveillance (following a successful surgery) were alive after 10 years of being diagnosed with testicular cancer. Surveillance means carrying out routine CT scans, physical exams, chest X-ray exams, and blood tests for a period of five years after surgery. In some … Read more »