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Reading Time: < 1 minute TUESDAY, Oct. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Testosterone, commonly thought of as the male sex hormone, seems to promote honesty, a new study suggests. Testosterone also is naturally found in women but at lower levels than in men, and is typically associated with macho attributes such as aggression and risky behavior. However, recent research indicates that the hormone also encourages social behavior. In the new study, German researchers led by Dr. Matthias Wibral of the University of Bonn department of economics applied a testosterone gel to the skin of 46 men to boost their levels of the hormone and an inactive … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute by JIM BERGAMO / KVUE News and photojournalist JOHN GUSKY kvue.com Posted on October 16, 2012 at 6:26 PM Updated today at 7:21 PM AUSTIN -- Just as in women, men are finding out low hormone levels can negatively affect physical stamina and can result in mood swings.Also doctors have found low hormone levels can negatively affect those men trying to have children. Andy Compton of Cedar Park would often work out -- hard -- to help relieve the stress of his job.He says despite tough workouts and a strict diet, he kept gaining weight.It was just one of the … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The hormone testosterone has already been linked to promoting aggressive and risky behavior, but now it may have another side effect: that of truth serum. In a study of more than 90 men, scientists from the University of Bonn, Germany, found that subjects treated with a dose of testosterone before the study told fewer lies than those who received a placebo. "Testosterone has always been said to promote aggressive and risky behavior and posturing," says researcher and neuroscientist Bernard Weber. However, more recent studies indicate that it also fosters social behavior. Prior research has suggested that the hormone may actually … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute (CNN) Obese teenage boys are at risk for more than diabetes and heart disease, a new study has found. They also have alarmingly low levels of testosterone -- between 40 to 50 percent less than males of the same age with a normal body mass index. The study, published this week in the journal Clinical Endocrinology, investigated the effect of obesity on testosterone levels in young males. It has its origins in earlier research, which showed that type II diabetes and obesity in older men are linked to a high rate (25-33 percent) of hypogonadism, or low testosterone levels. According … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Testosterone is the number one male hormone. It is what is thought of when considering an individual's masculinity, and is normally associated with aggression. A new research study from the University of Bonn has also found a surprising attribute that can be attributed to testosterone. It fosters social behavior. Individuals with increased levels of testosterone were shown to lie less frequently than their counterparts with a lower levels. In an incredible twist, the hormone known for increased libido and muscle building, risky behavior and macho posturing, is now also known for telling the truth. Lead author, Dr. Matthias Wibral stated … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Testosterone plays a role in separating boys from girls, but it also influences brain development and social behavior. Some studies have found that the hormone can increase aggressive behavior, though recent studies, including one published Wednesday in the journal PLoS ONE, show that testosterone may encourage less selfish behavior in certain situations. German researchers found that when they administered testosterone to a group of 46 men, they cheated less on a dice game than 45 men that were given placebo. In the game, the subjects rolled dice and entered their scores into a computer. A higher score meant more money … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Study shows high levels of testosterone are linked with increased honesty. While high levels of testosterone are often associated with aggression and macho posturing, new research has found it also increases honesty among men. According to new findings from a team of researchers at the University of Bonn, Germany, testosterone improves social behaviour. Testosterone is present in both men and women, but is much more prevalent in males. It forms sexual characteristics and increases libido and muscle building. The researchers had male subjects participate in a basic game of dice-rolling, for money. Some had been treated with testosterone, while others … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Janice Wood Associate News Editor Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on October 11, 2012 New research ties a higher level of testosterone to a higher level of honesty. In experiments, researchers from the University of Bonn showed that men who had received a dose of testosterone clearly lied less frequently than men who had received a placebo. The scientists recruited 91 healthy men and about half, or 46, were treated with testosterone by applying it to the skin in gel form. On the following day, endocrinologists from the Bonn University Hospitals checked whether the blood testosterone levels were … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute High levels of testosterone might make men more trustworthy, a study has found. The male hormone, which boosts libido and builds muscle, is often associated with aggression and anti-social behaviour. But testosterone-fuelled hunks may also be less likely to lie and cheat than some of their brothers, the research suggests. Scientists boosted the testosterone levels of 46 men by smearing their skin with a gel containing the hormone. Another 45 men were treated with a "dummy" placebo gel lacking any testosterone. Both groups were then asked to take part in a behavioural study which involved playing a simple game of … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Men given gels containing the hormone lied far less in lab tests Researchers say testosterone's reputation for fuelling aggression may need to be rethought By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 16:18 EST, 10 October 2012 | UPDATED: 20:15 EST, 10 October 2012 Testosterone is often associated with aggression and antisocial behaviour. But it seems high levels of the male hormone, which boosts libido and builds muscle, may make men less likely to lie and cheat. In a study, scientists boosted the testosterone levels of 46 men by smearing their skin with a gel containing the hormone. Another 45 were treated with … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Public release date: 10-Oct-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Prof. Dr. Armin Falk armin.falk@uni-bonn.de 0049-228-738-294 University of Bonn Testosterone is considered THE male hormone, standing for aggression and posturing. Researchers around Prof. Dr. Armin Falk, an economist from the University of Bonn, have now been able to demonstrate that this sex hormone surprisingly also fosters social behavior. In play situations, subjects who had received testosterone clearly lied less frequently than individuals who had only received a placebo. The results have just been published in the Public Library of Science's international online journal "PLoS ONE." The hormone testosterone stands … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes ANDROPAUSE: Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in the testicles and mens testosterone levels naturally decline as they become older. As this happens, the man may only experience a few symptoms from this lower testosterone level that they can attribute to their age. However, other individuals develop hypogonadism, a disease in which the body is unable to produce normal amounts of testosterone due to either a problem with the testicles or the pituitary gland that controls the testicles. Hypogonadism can cause all the symptoms associated with lower testosterone levels in men younger than would normally be seen. In the case … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes ScienceDaily (Oct. 10, 2012) Testosterone is considered THE male hormone, standing for aggression and posturing. Researchers working with Dr. Armin Falk, an economist from the University of Bonn, have now demonstrated that this sex hormone surprisingly also fosters social behavior. In play situations, subjects who had received testosterone clearly lied less frequently than individuals who had only received a placebo. The results have just been published in the Public Library of Science's international online journal PLoS ONE. The hormone testosterone stands for typically male attributes -- it fosters the forming of the sexual characteristics, increases libido and muscle building. Women … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Ask Dr. K Anthony Komaroff Q I'm a man in my early 50s. Lately, my sex drive isn't what it used to be. Plus, I'm irritable and depressed. Could I have low testosterone? A Yes, you could, but that's not the only possible explanation of your symptoms. There are some rare diseases that can cause very low blood levels of testosterone and a host of symptoms. I won't be talking about those in this column. Instead, I'm talking about a more common condition. Testosterone is the major sex hormone in men. As men get older, testosterone production falls. If it … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes InShapeMD in Alpharetta, GA promotes testosterone therapy (BHRT) for both men and women 35 and older with free testosterone testing. Franchise of comprehensive wellness clinics rolls out hormone restoration to InShapeMD locations nationwide. Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) October 09, 2012 The free testosterone testing simply requires those interested to schedule an appointment and come into the Alpharetta location (there are currently 5 other InShapeMD locations in the Atlanta metro area) to complete the appropriate paperwork. Upon completion of all forms prospective patients will spend some time with a wellness consultant to review current symptoms and medical history. Based on the consultation, … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes John Isaac Hudelson had pleaded guilty June 1 to two charges contained in an April 2 indictment issued by a federal grand jury in Tulsa. Hudelson, 23, also admitted possessing controlled substances while intending to manufacture anabolic steroids. He stated in his plea agreement that he possessed 1,697 grams of materials, including testosterone in powder form, and 889 milliliters of other substances, including testosterone in liquid form. Assistant U.S. Attorney Janet Reincke told the court in June that on Jan. 3, a package containing about 1 kilogram of testosterone was detected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in San … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes In the industrialized world, women live at least five years longer, on average, than men. Scientists have attributed that difference to everything from healthier habits to hardier cells. Now, a study that analyzes the longevity of eunuchs, or castrated men, suggests that testosterone may play a part in shortening mens lives. The idea that testosterone, the male sex hormone, affects life span isnt new. Neutered dogs and other animals that have had their sources of testosterone removed often live longer than their intact counterparts. But studies on the connection between castration and longevity in humans are harder to come by, … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Scientists say they now have new evidence about why women live longer than men, from a study of historical data showing castrated Koreans far outlived their non-eunuch contemporaries. The study, published in the scientific journal "Current Biology," used detailed genealogical records of the Imperial nobility during Korea's Joseon dynasty, which spanned more than 500 years from the late 1300s to the early 1900s. According to the data, most men, including kings and royal family members, died in their late-40s or early-50s. But noble-class eunuchs - men who were castrated either by accident or because of social … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Published: Sept. 25, 2012 at 8:56 AM INCHEON, South Korea, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- A study of imperial court of the Korean Chosun dynasty -- A.D. 1392-1910 -- suggests testosterone may be the reason men live shorter lives, researchers say. The study, published in the journal Current Biology, found castrated men living in Korea centuries ago outlived other men by a significant margin. Kyung-Jin Min of Inha University in Incheon, South Korea, and colleague Cheol-Koo Lee of Korea University analyzed genealogy records of members of the Imperial court of the Korean Chosun dynasty. The researchers said they found eunuchs lived … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Health Home>>>> Written by: Thane Burnett, QMI Agency Sep. 24, 2012 For castrated servants like Dae-Eui Yang, there was good news along with the obvious cruel idea. Researchers investigating why women live longer than men have suspected testosterone plays a role in the early burnout of most males -- so to test that theory, they looked at the lives of ancient eunuchs, including Yang. In a study published Monday in the journal Current Biology, officials in Korea dusted off the birth and death records of castrated Koreans over five centuries, and compared them with men who went through life without … Read more »