News tagged with 'Testosterone'

Steroids such as testosterone are used by weight lifters to improve muscle mass. They are also causing heart disease and dysfunction say researchers.

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science explores how testosterone affects financial risk-taking differently in men and women.

The FDA is ordering manufacturers of two prescription topical testosterone gel products, to include a boxed warning on the products’ labels following reports of adverse effects in children who were inadvertently exposed to testosterone through contact with another person treated with these products.

Intrinsa, a female testosterone patch by Proctor & Gamble, showed promising results in boosting the enjoyment of sex in post-menopausal women, but preexisting concerns about the cancer risk of hormone therapies means U.S. women won’t be getting an equivalent Viagra anytime in the near future.

A new study suggests sexual satisfaction involves more than sex hormones – what occurs in the brain may be more important. he findings are suggestive that the key to sexual satisfaction is less about biology and more about psychology.

Stanford University researchers wanted to know if taking human growth hormone or HGH translates into building a better athlete. Basically the answer is no, the muscle doesn't necessarily perform better, but there is more lean body mass.