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Reading Time: 2 minutes Thursday, March 22, 2012 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Could blocking a testosterone receptor lead to a new way to treat an aggressive form of breast cancer? That's a question researchers at Mayo Clinic in Arizona and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) are exploring. Preliminary results of a Mayo Clinic TGen collaborative study shows the testosterone receptor may be a potential target to attack in treating triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). VIDEO ALERT: Click here to watch Dr. Barbara Pockaj explain the study. Lead researcher Barbara Pockaj, M.D., a surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona will present the results of the … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Featured Article Main Category: Men's Health Also Included In: Seniors / Aging;Depression;Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Article Date: 25 Jun 2012 - 3:00 PDT Current ratings for: 'Testosterone Does Not Necessarily Wane With Age' 3.25 (4 votes) 5 (1 votes) In men, the hormone testosterone is made in the testicles and controls the development of their sexual characteristics. It influences wellbeing, sexual function and fertility and also helps maintain a healthy body composition, develop muscle bulk, sufficient levels of red blood cells, and protect bone density. Study co-author Dr Gary Wittert, professor of medicine at the University of Adelaide, … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Public release date: 16-May-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Anna Mikulak amikulak@psychologicalscience.org 202-293-9300 Association for Psychological Science Why do so many sports players and athletes choose to wear the color red when they compete? A new study to be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that it may have to do with their testosterone levels. The new study, conducted by psychological scientist Daniel Farrelly of the University of Sunderland and colleagues, demonstrated that males who chose red as their color in a competitive task had higher testosterone levels than other males … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Public release date: 16-Apr-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Garth Sundem garth.sundem@ucdenver.edu University of Colorado Denver A previous study by the University of Colorado Cancer Center reported the common side effect of low testosterone in men treated with the recently approved lung cancer agent, crizotinib. A new study published this week in the journal Cancer confirms this finding in a multi-national sample, details the mechanism of reduced testosterone, and provides promising preliminary evidence that widely available hormone replacement therapies can alleviate this side effect in many patients. "This was a wonderful collaboration between multiple centers confirming a side … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Men's testosterone soars when winning against competitors, not friends. A huge sign in Time Square honors the New York Giants football team the day after they won the Superbowl on February 6, 2012 in New York City. UPI/Monika Graff License photo COLUMBIA, Mo., May 18 (UPI) -- Male testosterone levels increase when victorious in competition against rivals, but not friends, U.S. researchers say. "One interesting thing about humans is that we are the only animal that competes in teams," Mark Flinn, professor of anthropology at the University of Missouri, said in a statement. "Our hormonal reactions while competing are part … Read more »

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Reading Time: < 1 minute Did you hear about the latest research that says women like me die sooner than women not like me? And by "like me" I mean women who have only sons? Thats right. Hey, thanks for the happy 411, Samuli Helle of the University of Turku in Finland! Helle and his team of crack research assistants posit several theories to explain their recent discovery. One of them involves testosterone. Apparently women who are pregnant with boys have more of it floating around in their systems than women who are pregnant with girls. And, as we all know, testosterone can kill you. … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute To hear Dr. Timothy Sigman tell it, increasing mens testosterone levels is the key to solving myriad health ills. High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and other maladies have all been linked to low testosterone and by extension premature death, he told a federal jury last week. Articles from prestigious medical publications, such as the Journal of the American Heart Association and the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, have all reported such links, he testified. With each article he read, he said he became more and more passionate about the power of testosterone, anabolic steroids and human growth hormone. He … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 23-Oct-2013 Contact: Gina DiGravio gina.digravio@bmc.org 617-638-8480 Boston University Medical Center (Boston)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 … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Public release date: 16-Jun-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Jenni Glenn Gingery jgingery@endocrine.org 301-941-0240 The Endocrine Society SAN FRANCISCO-- High doses of testosterone significantly improve sexual function among women who have had their uterus and ovaries surgically removed, a clinical study demonstrates. The results were presented Sunday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Surgical removal of the uterus, or hysterectomy, and the ovaries, which is called oophorectomy, is performed to treat various diseases, including cancer. Hysterectomy is also performed as an elective sterilization, usually among older women, and may be combined with oophorectomy if … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Public release date: 24-Sep-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Jenni Glenn Gingery jgingery@endocrine.org 301-941-0240 The Endocrine Society Chevy Chase, MDMen who have low testosterone levels may have a slightly elevated risk of developing or dying from heart disease, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). 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 … 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 »

Reading Time: 2 minutes A testosterone test checks the level of this male hormone (androgen) in the blood. Testosterone affects sexual features and development. In men, it is made in large amounts by the testicles. In both men and women, testosterone is made in small amounts by the adrenal glands; and, in women, by the ovaries. The pituitary gland controls the level of testosterone in the body. When the testosterone level is low, the pituitary gland releases a hormone called luteinizing hormone (LH). This hormone tells the testicles to make more testosterone. See a picture of the pituitary gland . Before puberty, the testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute TrueHoop has been investigating PEDs and the NBA all season. The next in a series: Thanks to Lance Armstrong, Bill Simmons and others, NBA fans are thinking about performance-enhancing drugs in new ways. And if the comments on ESPN.com or Twitter are any judge, the drug they're most concerned with is human growth hormone. When superhuman athletic performance is the topic, this seemingly magical new substance that they don't even test for in the NBA generally stars in the conversation. But talk to people with deep first-hand knowledge of doping and HGH takes a back seat to testosterone. It's a … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Welcome! If you want to lose weight, gain muscle, increase energy levels or just generally look and feel healthier you've come to the right place. Here's where to start: Thanks for visiting! If youve been reading recently you know Ive been on a hormone kick recently. That sexy looking molecule to the right and the hormone du jour: testosterone. Testosterone is the principal anabolic and sex hormone in humans, responsible for sexual desire and function, muscular hypertrophy, densification of bones, and hair growth. Compared to females, males famously produce about ten times the amount of testosterone, but females are far … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute London, Feb 3 (IANS) Testosterone drives egocentricism at the cost of cooperating with others, consequently affecting group decisions, a study reveals. Collective problem solving can provide benefits over individual decisions as we are able to share our information and experiences, said a new study from Wellcome Trust's Centre for Neuroimaging at the University College London. Now researchers have shown that the testosterone has the opposite effect -- it makes people act less cooperative and more egocentric, the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B reported. Researcher Nick Wright and colleagues at the Centre for Neuroimaging carried out a series of … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Public release date: 6-Mar-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Gina Digravio Gina.Digravio@bmc.org 617-638-8480 JAMA and Archives Journals CHICAGO Men receiving testosterone supplementation who also received a drug (dutasteride) commonly used to treat an enlarged prostate gland and which blocks the conversion of testosterone to its potent metabolite DHT did not experience a significant difference in changes in certain outcomes such as muscle mass, muscle strength, or sexual function compared to men who did not receive dutasteride, according to a study in the March 7 issue of JAMA. Steroid 5-reductase inhibitors, which block the conversion of testosterone to DHT, … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Testosterone is a hormone produced by the testicles and is responsible for the proper development of male sexual characteristics. Testosterone is also important for maintaining muscle bulk, adequate levels of red blood cells, bone growth, a sense of well-being, and sexual function. Inadequate production of testosterone is not a common cause of erectile dysfunction; however, when ED does occur due to decreased testosterone production, testosterone replacement therapy may improve the problem. As a man ages, the amount of testosterone in his body gradually declines. This natural decline starts after age 30 and continues throughout life. Other causes of low testosterone … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Boston, MA (PRWEB) December 12, 2013 Increasing numbers of men around the world are suffering from low testosterone levels at earlier ages than ever. In a new video from Diet Recommendations, their team of researchers discusses how testosterone levels in men are being negatively impacted through diet, lifestyle, and even environmental issues. The video mentions how men dealing with low testosterone levels tend to have lower energy levels, a lower libido, and how low testosterone can even cause issues with erectile dysfunction. There is hope for men that cannot afford testosterone replacement therapies to increase testosterone because once a person … 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 »