Pilot study relates phthalate exposure to less-masculine play by boys Nov 16, 2009
Because testosterone produces the masculine brain, researchers are concerned that fetal exposure to anti-androgens such as phthalates which are pervasive in the environment has the potential to alter masculine brain development, said lead author Shanna H. Swan, Ph ... Phthalates are becoming more controversial as scientific research increasingly associates them with genital defects, metabolic abnormalities, and reduced testosterone in babies and adults ... Swan hypothesized that phthalates... (EurekAlert!)
A Ranch Fit for a King (of Texas) Nov 16, 2009
" (the typo is yours, I merely cut and pasted)And while I saw in other posts that theft was a possibility in the King ranch (I looked it up, did you?), that doesn't make everyone who crossed the ocean a thief . by IrishWench01 November 15, 2009 11:07 PM EST Give it up. Your own words betray your envy and bitterness. by skeezix06 November 15, 2009 11:57 PM EST You just became ridiculous, IrishWench. by IrishWench01 November 16, 2009 12:25 AM EST LOL! Me ridiculous? Try reading your own words and... (CBS News)
* US golfer Barron files lawsuit to overturn doping ban Nov 15, 2009
Barron also said he had been prescribed testosterone because he had an abnormally low level of the hormone, comparable to that of an 80-year-old man ... The PGA Tour, in its reply to Barrons suit, said its anti-doping policy followed standard protocols that do not allow for exemptions for players with low testosterone levels. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Prepare for Your Best Life Nov 15, 2009
Men have challenges when faced with declining testosterone levels, loss of prowess, diminishing mental capabilities and appearance that can result in a mid-life crisis. If uneducated about the course and nature of these biological processes, some men act out in ways that can result in decisions like divorce or excessive spending, the effects of which are sometimes irreversible. (Suite101.com)
Flattery will get you somewhere Nov 15, 2009
The authors of the new study theorize that testosterone or some other aspect of male reproductive fitness is influencing both athleticism and facial appearance ... Researchers at Duke University and the University of Michigan examined the testosterone levels of students around the time of the 2008 presidential election ... Men who voted for John McCain exhibited significant decreases in testosterone upon learning that he lost, whereas the testosterone levels of men who supported Barack Obama... (Boston Globe)
* Sports Briefs Nov 15, 2009
Gusmao tested positive for elevated testosterone levels in 2006 and also days before the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro. She also tampered with doping controls during the Pan Am Games by switching her urine sample for another persons. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Congress Asks for Probe of Clemens Nov 15, 2009
McNamee, a witness in a federal steroid investigation, told the committee he injected Clemens at least 38 times between 1998 and 2001 with human growth hormone and three different steroids: Winstrol, testosterone and nandrolone, according to an 18-page memorandum committee staff members prepared on Clemens's testimony that Waxman said "influenced" his decision to send yesterday's letter. The memorandum, which contains nine areas of inquiry that are analyzed in great detail, also was released... (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Shin shoots 66 to take Ochoa Invitational lead Nov 14, 2009
Doug Barron's one-year suspension from the PGA Tour came after the golfer tested positive for a beta-blocker and testosterone, according to court documents. The PGA Tour's first-ever suspension for violation of its anti-doping rules wound up in federal court on Friday where attorneys for a 40-year-old journeyman tried to block the one-year ban. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Barron asks court to block PGA Tour drug ban Nov 14, 2009
Doug Barron, seen at a Nationwide Tour event in 2008, says he has been taking beta-blockers and testosterone prescribed by a doctor ... Barron, who started his career in 1995, tested positive for testosterone and propranolol, a beta-blocker that calms nerves, at the PGA's St. Jude Classics in Memphis in June, where he was playing on a sponsor's exemption ... He said Barron began taking testosterone in 2005 because his natural level was below the level considered normal. (ESPN -- Golf)
Barron Used Beta-blocker And Testosterone Nov 14, 2009
(Sports Network) - Doug Barron's one-year suspension from the PGA Tour came after the golfer tested positive for a beta-blocker and testosterone, according to court documents ... Court documents show that Barron had previously sought -- and was denied -- therapeutic use exemptions for propranolol, the beta-blocker, and testosterone ... The PGA Tour declared in the court documents that Barron played the St. Jude Classic "with knowledge that he could not use propranolol or testosterone." Barron... (ABC 7 News, DC)
'Pirate Radio' Nov 14, 2009
You just know there's not enough mood music in the world to avert this testosterone showdown, and since boys will be boys, you also know it will entail death-defying acts of enormous stupidity. Though the showdown itself proves something of a bust, it's mostly because seeing Hoffman and Ifans parry between sets is so rich. (FOX59, IN)
Female Desire Drug Sparking Libido May Prove Sex Really Is All in Her Head Nov 13, 2009
The drug differs from testosterone, a hormone thats also been tested to reawaken womens desire ... Testosterone would give you a little bit more excitement, so youd climb over ... Intrinsa, a testosterone patch from licensed by Procter & Gamble, is sold in Europe for women whose uteruses have been removed. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Doug Barron sues PGA Tour over suspension Nov 13, 2009
The suit claims that the medicines that were found in his system were prescribed by his doctor to treat a heart problem and an abnormally low testosterone level. Barron claimed that, "I've never tried to gain any advantage over my peers." The suit was originally filed in the Tennessee Chancery Court, but then was moved to the federal court, because Barron wants to play in next week's third round of the PGA Tour's qualifying tournament. (MSNBC -- Sports)
ASK DR. H: Breast lump linked to Zocor? Nov 12, 2009
This creates a hormonal imbalance between testosterone and estrogen. An interesting observation is that switching a patient from one statin drug to another (e. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Chemical BPA Linked to Male Sexual Trouble Nov 12, 2009
One possible explanation, she said, is that BPA, a known endocrine disruptor, can mimic estrogen and block some effects of testosterone. 1. (ABC News)
Study links BPA in plastics to erectile dysfunction Nov 12, 2009
The findings of Li and his colleagues are consistent with the hypothesis that BPA, when it enters the body, can mimic the effects of estrogen and may block male sex hormones (including testosterone). The study has implications beyond male sexual dysfunction, however, since sexual dysfunction is often associated with broader reproductive health problems. (CNN -- US)
Rudd sleepover a big event Nov 12, 2009
Rudd, perhaps sensing the dangers posed by the ubiquity of semi-automatic weapons, testosterone and the collective blood sugar lull, wisely kept his speech short. "As Prime Minister," Rudd said, "can I just say how proud I amof what each and every one are you are doing.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Santa Rudd puts lid on troops' grinding Afghan boredom with coffee machine Nov 12, 2009
Rudd, perhaps sensing the dangers posed by the ubiquity of semi-automatic weapons, testosterone, Movember moustaches and the collective blood sugar lull, wisely kept his speech short. They were doing a great job, he told them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Health Care Overhaul: Is Bipartisanship Dead? Nov 11, 2009
"The health care debate has become a complex brew of serious policy differences enflamed by an iconic political testosterone battle," he said. that has colored much of the debate has been brewing since the start of the Obama presidency and now poses potential complications for a number of major pieces of legislation awaiting consideration by Congress. (ABC News)
Here's why you must have sex daily Nov 11, 2009
Heavy breathing raises the amount of oxygen in your cells, and the testosterone produced during sex keeps your bones and muscles strong. Pain relief The "Honey, not today, I have a headache" cannot be an excuse any more. (India Times, India)
Sex foods guaranteed to work! Nov 10, 2009
Oysters Oysters are a favourite among erotic foods and research now shows this shellfish to be a rich source of zinc a mineral required for the production of testosterone. Not only the hormone behind the male sex drive, testosterone is believed to stimulate the female libido as well ... Caviar It is high in zinc, which stimulates the formation of testosterone, maintaining male functionality. (India Times, India)
Moderate Exercise May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk Nov 10, 2009
For one, he noted, exercise has been shown to lower blood levels of testosterone and other hormones that may stimulate prostate tumor growth. Exercise is also believed to stimulate the immune system and the body's natural antioxidant mechanisms, both of which may help prevent the development of prostate cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
Sex: The ultimate mood enhancer Nov 7, 2009
In fact, semen contains powerful and potentially addictive mood-altering chemicals, including testosterone, estrogen, prolactin, luteinizing hormone, and prostaglandins. So although sex won't cure depression, it may boost mood if some of these chemicals are absorbed through the walls of the vagina. (India Times, India)
Finger Length Hormone Key To Social Behavior Nov 7, 2009
High levels of androgens, such as testosterone, increase the length of the fourth finger in comparison to the second finger. Scientists used finger ratios as an indicator of the levels of exposure to the hormone and compared this data with social behaviour in primate groups. (Science Daily)
Standing (very) tall Nov 6, 2009
Doctors have been giving Adams testosterone shots over the last several years to stop his growth. They appear to be working; he hasn't grown in the last six months. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Whats Wrong with Being Friends? Nov 5, 2009
What s Wrong with Being Friends. Misadventures in Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Postmenopausal women with higher testosterone levels Nov 4, 2009
Chevy Chase, MD Postmenopausal women who have higher testosterone levels may be at greater risk of heart disease, insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome compared to women with lower testosterone levels, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology olism (JCEM) ... "For many years, androgens like testosterone were thought to play a significant role in men only and to be largely irrelevant in women," said Anne Cappola, MD,... (EurekAlert!)
Russia 'simulates' nuclear attack on Poland... Nov 3, 2009
As in any conflict, pouring ice-cold water on over-heating testosterone and providing the quarreling parties with specs to rectify their short-sightedness, and asking the ancient question "Cui bono?", will keep this planet from turning into a green marble. At least for as long I'm on this side of the daisies. (The Drudge Report)
Can testosterone therapy aid older men? Nov 3, 2009
Can testosterone therapy aid older men ... As men age, their testosterone levels naturally drop ... A new national study at the University of Pittsburgh and 11 other sites will now explore whether applying testosterone gel to the abdomen, torso or upper arms can reverse those effects. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Track coach Trevor Graham expected to be charged with obstructing steroid probe - USATODAY.com Nov 2, 2009
The most recent charges against a Graham runner center on Justin Gatlin, the 100-meter co-world recordholder who tested positive for testosterone in April. Since then, Nike terminated its contract with Graham and he has been banned from coaching at several facilities, including tracks governed by the U.S. Olympic Committee. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
Thorpe moves to scuttle doping claims Nov 1, 2009
"ASADA can confirm on Wednesday, August 16 2007 it received the full and final submissions from Ian Thorpe into the matter of his unusual testosterone, epitestosterone and luteinizing hormone levels," the agency said in a statement. "This material will now be examined by ASADA and a determination made as to the way forward."For operating reasons ASADA cannot go into any more detail. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Therapeutic Value of Reishi Nov 1, 2009
Reishi inhibits the activity of 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme that potentiates the effects of testosterone. This exerts beneficial effects in conditions where testosterone activity is elevated (e. (Suite101.com)
The Vaccine/Autism Scare Oct 31, 2009
The dangers of the thimerosal scare are evident in the growing number of cases where parents subject their children to quack treatments like mercury-chelation and drug-based testosterone suppression in order to cleanse the mercury from their bodies. But as with the supposed link between MMR and autism, there is no evidence to support the contention that thimerosal is harmful or that it causes autism; diagnosed cases of autism, in fact, have been increasing in the decade since thimerosal was... (Suite101.com)
Testosterone Is Sure Looking Virile Oct 31, 2009
When Endo Pharmaceuticals () acquired two experimental testosterone products earlier this year, CEO David P. Holveck predicted that safety issues might delay approval by the U.S. Food Administration. Synthetic versions of the quintessential male hormone are prescribed to thousands of patients in the U.S. to treat fatigue, sagging libido, and other signs of testosterone deficiency ... In addition, the FDA is concerned about the growing use of testosterone by anti-aging clinics seeking to restore... (BusinessWeek)
Combating infertility problems Oct 31, 2009
Similarly, alcohol lowers the production of sperm and of the male hormone testosterone ... Protect testicles from too much heat - Avoid frequent hot baths and sauna sessions - Lose any excess weight, as it tends to cause testosterone/ oestrogen imbalances - Reduce stress levels by learning relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation - Make love in early morning or afternoon. (India Times, India)
Gatlin faces losing world record Oct 31, 2009
Gatlin, 24, was facing a life ban after testing positive for testosterone, his second doping offence, on 22 April ... Coach Trevor Graham has contended Gatlin tested positive after a massage therapist used testosterone cream on him without his knowledge. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
Man faces steroid possession charge Oct 30, 2009
Probation officers waiting outside the residence watched Steward throw several vials, some of which were labeled "testosterone," into a trash can outside, along with syringes. Prior to setting Steward's bail at $2,500, Huber asked her if she had anything to say. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Bioidenticals: Estrogen without FDA approval for menopause? Oct 30, 2009
Pellets containing estrogen, testosterone or both are the latest craze in this field. They are implanted just under the skin every few months under a local anesthetic, and are not FDA-approved for treating menopause. (USA Today -- News)
Where the Girls Are Oct 29, 2009
Yet on she goes about men, explaining that Obama may need "a testosterone break from his estrogen nest," though testosterone does not break and estrogen does not nest. Temporarily off the topic of the Obama frat house, she then lets fall that former President George H.W. Bush -- she calls him "Poppy" -- "liked racy humor." That is news to many of us who knew him pretty well. (Townhall.com)
New-look Magic soar behind Howard, Carter Oct 29, 2009
The Magic are without Rashard Lewis for the first 10 games after the All-Star forward was suspended by the league for testing positive for an elevated level of testosterone. Lewis posted a link on his Twitter page to a video of him exercising on a stationary bike at his home about two hours before tipoff. (MSNBC -- Sports)
EPSTEIN: Key questions to ask about Caster Semenya Oct 29, 2009
What about the reports of a high level of testosterone in her body ... There's a difference between how much testosterone you have in your body and what they test for in doping ... In track, they test your ratio of testosterone to a different hormone called epitestosterone. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Is the White House a boys' club? Oct 28, 2009
BILL O'REILLY, HOST: In the "Personal Story" segment tonight: A front-page article in The New York Times says some women are worried there is too much testosterone in the White House ... Now, I'm going to be on "The View" on Friday, bring a little testosterone in ... I think there needs to be more testosterone in this particular White House. (Fox News)
Sexual Problems Rarely Addressed By Internists Caring For Cancer Survivors Oct 28, 2009
(May 2, 2007) Increasing the testosterone levels of female cancer survivors using testosterone cream did not improve their libido more than a placebo, according to a randomized controlled clinical trial in the. . (Science Daily)
China 100-meter champ tests positive for doping Oct 27, 2009
Wang's urine sample showed elevated levels of testosterone, Sun said, without giving details. The athlete from the southeastern province of Fujian will be expelled from the games and barred from the 200-meters final for which she had also qualified, Sun said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
How Andreas won gold as doping-victim Heidi Oct 27, 2009
But having been subjected to a doping program like thousands of other former East German athletes, Krieger realised on her 1990 retirement that the effects of testosterone hormone abuse had left her with all the traits of a man. She opted for a sex change operation and is today known as Andreas, whose birth certificate has been altered and, sporting a moustache, now owns an army clothes shop in Magdeburg. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Poll outcome affects testosterone levels in men: Study Oct 25, 2009
WASHINGTON: Election results affects the testosterone levels in men, a new study suggests. The testosterone levels rise or remain stable in men when they are a part or supporter of the wining party and falls otherwise, the study claims ... During the study carried out by neuroscientists at Duke University to investigate voters' testosterone responses to the outcome of the 2008 United States Presidential polls, the team collected saliva samples from 163 college-age volunteers (57 men) before and... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Dementia rates much higher for ex-NFL players Oct 25, 2009
Doggone Kinda makes you wonder about the testosterone levels, too, eh. Redneck why you waitin so long to give Little Bubba his first gun. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
FTC, drugstores sue Solvay over delay in generic AndroGel Oct 25, 2009
AndroGel, marketed as a treatment for men with low testosterone levels, rang up more than $400 million in global sales last year. Solvay Pharmaceuticals employs about 450 at its U.S. headquarters in Marietta. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Clemens: Friend Andy Pettitte 'misheard' steroid talk Oct 25, 2009
McNamee -- who served as Clemens' trainer until 2007 -- countered that he injected Clemens with only testosterone, the steroid Winstrol or human growth hormone. "I've never given Roger B-12," McNamee told the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
* World News Quick Take Oct 24, 2009
Men who voted for Republican candidate John McCain in last years presidential election saw their testosterone levels fall significantly when they learned he had lost to Barack Obama, a study showed on Thursday. Saliva samples collected from 163 men on the evening of the election showed that voters for McCain and Obama had similar testosterone levels when polling stations closed on the east coast, but the levels in McCain backers fell when Obama was announced the winner ... By contrast,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Low Testosterone = A Vote for McCain? Oct 24, 2009
Republican McCain Vote Testosterone Drop on Election Night - ABC News ... McCain Vote Might Mean Low Testosterone Later ... Study Shows Testosterone Levels of McCain Supporters Dropped on Election Night. (ABC News)
Congress Asks for Probe of Clemens Oct 24, 2009
McNamee, a witness in a federal steroid investigation, told the committee he injected Clemens at least 38 times between 1998 and 2001 with human growth hormone and three different steroids: Winstrol, testosterone and nandrolone, according to an 18-page memorandum committee staff members prepared on Clemens's testimony that Waxman said "influenced" his decision to send yesterday's letter. The memorandum, which contains nine areas of inquiry that are analyzed in great detail, also was released... (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Guidelines Urge Use of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Oct 24, 2009
Because there is no conclusive evidence about the effectiveness of hormonal blood tests or treatment in patients with low testosterone levels, the ACP doesn't recommend for or against routine use of the tests in ED patients. The college says doctors should make decisions to measure hormone levels based on an individual patient's clinical symptoms (decreased libido, premature ejaculation, fatigue, etc. (MEDLINEplus)
Thorpe moves to scuttle doping claims Oct 23, 2009
"ASADA can confirm on Wednesday, August 16 2007 it received the full and final submissions from Ian Thorpe into the matter of his unusual testosterone, epitestosterone and luteinizing hormone levels," the agency said in a statement. "This material will now be examined by ASADA and a determination made as to the way forward."For operating reasons ASADA cannot go into any more detail. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Fetal Study Highlights Impact Of Stress On Male Fertility Oct 23, 2009
22, 2009) Exposure to a combination of excess stress hormones and chemicals while in the womb could affect a man's fertility in later life, a study suggests. Researchers looked at the effect of stress hormones -- glucocorticoids -- combined with a common chemical used in glues, paints and plastics. (Science Daily)
Exercise addiction could prove fatal Oct 23, 2009
"It also means hormonal changes like decreased testosterone in men and increased production of cortisol (produced in response to stress). Among women, there is an increased risk of stress fractures and osteoporosis. Menstrual cycle of girls may get altered," he added. Also, there would be instances of damaged tendons, ligaments, bones, cartilage and joints. (India Times, India)
Finals runner-up Magic get an extreme makeover for 2009-10 Oct 23, 2009
Combined with the opening 10-game suspension of for an elevated testosterone level, the Magic know it will be tough to keep pace early with Eastern Conference rivals and. PREVIEWS. (USA Today -- Sports)
Critics want sharper teeth in rules on supplements Oct 23, 2009
Andro, which increases testosterone levels and could pose long-term health risks, converts into hormones once inside the body. Under DSHEA, makers of supplement ingredients that weren't sold in the United States prior to 1994 must file a letter listing each new ingredient and submit proof that it is safe. (Yahoo News -- Ephedra)
Cuban provides the voice of reason Oct 22, 2009
" Lewis was suspended after testing positive for an elevated testosterone level, and claimed he took an over-the-counter supplement that included a banned substance. "I'll get killed for saying this but I'm not so against steroids if they're administered under proper supervision and there is no long-term damage," Cuban added. He also recognized just how that statement would be taken. "If somebody thinks it's controversial, fine," Cuban said. "To me, it's just common sense. I'm sure I'll hear... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Cuban supports supervised medical steroid use Oct 22, 2009
Lewis, who was suspended after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels, said he had taken an over-the-counter supplement that included a banned substance. "I'll get killed for saying this ... but I'm not so against steroids if they're administered under proper supervision and there is no long-term damage," Cuban said. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Healthy Brand ready to lend hand to 76ers, stay on court Oct 21, 2009
By Frank Franklin II, AP. Elton Brand aims for good health in his second season with the Sixers after playing in just 29 games last year. (USA Today -- Sports)
Women's health problems doctors still miss Oct 20, 2009
Excess insulin bombards the ovaries, causing them to produce too much testosterone and develop cysts ... Metformin, which controls blood glucose and lowers testosterone production, can help you lose weight. (CNN)
Endo to respond to Fortesta questions Oct 20, 2009
said Monday it expects to respond to the Food and Drug Administration's questions about the company s new drug application for the low testosterone treatment Fortesta by mid-2010. Fortesta is an experimental gel product for men diagnosed with low testosterone, also known as hypogonadism ... In the United States, Fortesta s competition, if ultimately approved, would include Testim, a testosterone gel which was developed and is marketed by (NASDAQ:AUX) of Malvern. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Tale of the Tape: Phillies vs. Dodgers Oct 16, 2009
Thanks, in part, to a 50-game suspension for testing positive for elevated testosterone levels as a result of a female fertility drug, Manny Ramirez posted his lowest homer (19) and RBI (63) since 1994, his first full major-league season. But Manny is still Manny, namely one of the most dangerous right-handed hitters ever. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Is Facial Profiling More Reliable Than Racial Profiling? Oct 16, 2009
But if your goal is to understand the design of the anger face, or map the effects of testosterone, or understand artistic depictions of superheroes in cartoons than this data is highly relevant. -- Aaron Sell(To reply, ). (Slate)
