Sleep disorders
The reality of 'low T'
A middle-aged man goes to see his doctor, complaining of a host of vague symptoms: He's lethargic, somewhat depressed and feeling a little anxious about his manliness.
Mar 12, 2012
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News tagged with hormone testosterone
Psychology & Psychiatry
Hormones influence unethical behavior
Hormones play a two-part role in encouraging and reinforcing cheating and other unethical behavior, according to research from Harvard University and The University of Texas at Austin.
Jul 28, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Common hormone could hold key to treating endometrial cancer
New research from QIMR Berghofer has found that the hormone testosterone may play an important role in the development of endometrial cancer.
Aug 25, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Testosterone research brings new hope for cancer patients
Many cancer patients suffer from a loss of body mass known as cachexia. Approximately 20 percent of cancer related deaths are attributed to the syndrome of cachexia, which in cancer patients is often characterized by a rapid ...
Jul 13, 2018
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Medical research
Testosterone therapy improves memory in postmenopausal women
Post-menopausal women have better memory after daily treatment with a testosterone spray for six months, a new preliminary study finds. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 93rd Annual Meeting ...
Jun 6, 2011
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Medical research
A smart way of using testosterone to prevent muscle wasting
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 ...
Jul 30, 2013
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Medical research
Athletes' testosterone surges not tied to winning, study finds
A higher surge of testosterone in competition, the so-called "winner effect," is not actually related to winning, suggests a new study of intercollegiate cross country runners.
Nov 25, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Exploring the antidepressant effects of testosterone
Testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, appears to have antidepressant properties, but the exact mechanisms underlying its effects have remained unclear. Nicole Carrier and Mohamed Kabbaj, scientists at Florida State ...
Apr 2, 2012
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Health
Standard threshold for low testosterone doesn't apply to younger men, study finds
The standard cutoff point for low testosterone levels may not be accurate for men in their mid-forties and younger, reports a study in the Journal of Urology.
Oct 28, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers uncover how a potent compound kills prostate cancer cells
One major hallmark of cancer cells is their ability to survive under stressful conditions. A new study spearheaded by researchers at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute reveals how a promising anticancer compound called ...
Jul 30, 2013
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