Testosterone increases honesty: Study examines the biological background of lying
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 ...
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Oct 10, 2012 |
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Fathers who sleep closer to children have lower testosterone levels
Closer sleeping proximity between fathers and children is associated with a greater decrease in the father's testosterone level, with possible implications for parenting behavior. The full report is published Sep. 5 in the ...
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Sep 05, 2012 |
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Cardiovascular risk evaluation for all men should include assessment of sexual function
Assessment of sexual function should be incorporated into cardiovascular risk evaluation for all men, regardless of the presence or absence of known cardiovascular disease, according to Dr. Ajay Nehra, lead author of a report ...
Cardiology
Aug 30, 2012 |
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More testosterone increases prostate cancer risk in older men: study
(Medical Xpress) -- Older men - those in their 70s and 80s - with higher levels of testosterone, including those who undergo hormone replacement therapy, are at an increased risk of prostate cancer, according ...
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Jul 26, 2012 |
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How a low-protein diet predisposes offspring to adulthood hypertension
Studies have shown that the offspring of mothers on a low-protein diet are more likely to develop hypertension as adults. Now, Drs. Gao, Yallampalli, and Yallampalli of the University of Texas Medical Branch ...
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Jul 25, 2012 |
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Researchers identify genetic markers for testosterone, estrogen level regulation
A research study led by Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom, in collaboration with a global consortium, has identified genetic markers that influence a protein involved ...
Genetics
Jul 20, 2012 |
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Erectile dysfunction prevalence higher in HIV-infected men
(HealthDay) -- HIV infection in men is a strong, independent predictor of erectile dysfunction (ED), regardless of age and body mass index (BMI), according to a study published in the July issue of The Jo ...
HIV & AIDS
Jul 12, 2012 |
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'Sex-testing' regulations flawed and should be withdrawn: experts
Researchers at King’s College London say ‘sex-testing’ policies introduced for athletes in time for the London Olympic Games this summer are significantly flawed and should be withdrawn. They ...
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Jul 09, 2012 |
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Gel shows promise as future male contraceptive
(HealthDay) -- Men may one day have a birth-control option other than the condom or vasectomy -- if early research on a new contraceptive gel pans out.
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Jul 03, 2012 |
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Overweight men can boost low testosterone levels by losing weight
Weight loss can reduce the prevalence of low testosterone levels in overweight, middle-aged men with prediabetes by almost 50 percent, a new study finds. Results will be presented Monday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual ...
Overweight and Obesity
Jun 25, 2012 |
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New hormonal gel combination shows promise as reversible birth control for men
Male hormonal contraceptives applied daily to the skin reduce sperm production, finds a new study to be presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
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Jun 25, 2012 |
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Experimental drug improves muscle strength among male cancer patients
An experimental medication safely increases muscle strength and physical functioning among cancer patients with low testosterone levels, a new drug study finds. The results will be presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th ...
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Jun 25, 2012 |
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Declining testosterone levels in men not part of normal aging, study finds
A new study finds that a drop in testosterone levels over time is more likely to result from a man's behavioral and health changes than by aging. The study results will be presented Monday at The Endocrine Society's 94th ...
Health
Jun 23, 2012 |
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Low steroid levels linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Low levels of a naturally occurring steroid are associated with an increased risk of heart and blood-vessel disease in elderly men, a new study finds. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 94th ...
Cardiology
Jun 23, 2012 |
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Long-term testosterone treatment for men results in reduced weight and waist size
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 ...
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Jun 23, 2012 |
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