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sports8 days ago•8 min saved

Billionaire bets on a PED-powered future for sport with the Enhanced Games

German billionaire Christian Angermayer promotes the Enhanced Games, a controversial event that would allow medically supervised performance‑enhancing drugs. He cites a study suggesting widespread PED use among competitors, argues that FDA‑approved drugs could benefit health when overseen by doctors, and insists the plan could reshape sport and attract massive audiences, even as WADA and USADA warn of risks. Angermayer personally uses testosterone and growth-hormone therapies, and the piece notes the venture’s audacious, long‑term aims despite wide skepticism about its viability.

via The Guardian|

#angermayer #doping #enhanced-games

health15 days ago•21 min saved

The T craze: are men being sold low testosterone?

An in-depth look at the surge in testosterone testing and replacement therapy driven by online clinics and ads. The piece questions whether “low T” is being medicalized through looser diagnostic thresholds, as patients report real benefits while endocrinologists warn of overdiagnosis, marketing-driven care, and uncertain long‑term risks for otherwise healthy men.

via The Guardian|

#direct-to-consumer-clinics #health #hypogonadism

science19 days ago•6 min saved

Underwater 100-Day Experiment Sparks Aging-Reversal Claims

Biomedical engineer Joseph Dituri spent 100 days in a 22-foot-deep underwater habitat at 1.6 ATA, undergoing tests that found increased energy, lower cholesterol and inflammatory markers, and a sevenfold rise in testosterone, plus REM sleep gains and a temporary height loss from pressure. He argues daily hyperbaric oxygen therapy could shave 10 years off age, but scientists caution there is no robust evidence that such exposure extends life expectancy and some findings were misinterpreted. Dituri is now part of a larger 200-participant XPRIZE effort to study healthy lifespan extension.

via Indian Defence Review|

#aging #hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy #science

health1 month ago•1 min saved

Women and Men See Similar Muscle Gains from Training

Contrary to the misconception, women can gain muscle at roughly the same relative rate as men with resistance training; testosterone explains some baseline differences in muscle mass, but with training both sexes show similar percentage gains, while women typically maintain a higher fat-to-muscle ratio and extremely low body fat can disrupt hormones and fertility.

via The Guardian|

#body-composition #health #muscle-building

health1 month ago•12 min saved

The Testosterone Tipping Point: TRT Use Surges Amid Telehealth Boom

A surge in testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) driven by the telehealth boom is making it easier for men to obtain high-dose regimens, often with limited cardiovascular screening. Doctors warn that many patients seek elevated levels rather than treating deficiencies, raising risks such as thickened blood, mood changes, and fertility issues. While FDA advisers consider loosening restrictions to improve access for those with low testosterone, experts caution against abuse and stress that TRT is not a magic pill—set against a backdrop of declining average testosterone and broader public‑health concerns about safety and monitoring.

via Business Insider|

#health #public-health #telehealth

health1 month ago•18 min saved

The biology of dadhood: how fatherhood rewires hormones and the brain

Research shows fatherhood triggers real biological changes: expectant and new dads experience hormonal shifts (lower testosterone and vasopressin, with rises in bonding hormones like oxytocin and prolactin in some cases) and their brains reorganize during pregnancy and after birth. The extent of these changes tracks with how involved dads are in childcare, suggesting biology primes men for parenting. Brain imaging links these shifts to neural adaptations—comparable to adolescence in development—and policy implications favor greater paternal involvement and supportive leave, with studies even tying attentive fathering to better heart health in children over seven years.

via BBC|

#brain-plasticity #fatherhood #health

health1 month ago•8 min saved

Ten Facts Doctors Want Men to Know About Testosterone

Doctors say most age-related drops in testosterone come from ill health and obesity rather than aging itself, with only about 2–3% losing endogenous production due to a medical problem; weight loss and exercise can raise levels, since fat increases estrogen and lowers testosterone. For those with genuine deficiency, testosterone therapy (gel or injections) can improve sexual function, bone density, cholesterol and insulin sensitivity, and may reduce mortality in some conditions, though treatment choice is personal. Beware of self-diagnosis and unregulated private clinics that push therapy, as unnecessary use can suppress natural testosterone and cause infertility. Always confirm with two morning tests, four weeks apart due to diurnal variation; there is no male menopause, and a normal range doesn’t guarantee prevention of age-related decline that might not require therapy.

via BikeRadar|

#health #mens-health #obesity

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Medications That May Trigger Gynecomastia in Men

An article lists 10 medicines linked to gynecomastia in men, explaining how hormone balance shifts—lower testosterone, higher estrogen, or raised prolactin—can enlarge breast tissue. Drugs highlighted include spironolactone, finasteride, anabolic steroids, antipsychotics, nonsteroidal antiandrogens, diazepam, cimetidine, ketoconazole, and metronidazole. In many cases the condition resolves after stopping the drug, but it can linger and may require treatment or surgery in some men.

via New York Post|

#estrogen #gynecomastia #health

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Jelly Roll’s labs reveal why your family might need more than a standard checkup

Jelly Roll’s blood work showed alarming problems: very high insulin, low testosterone, high cholesterol, and an A1C in diabetes territory—issues not caught by standard annual panels. The piece argues for asking primary care doctors to order expanded tests (A1C, fasting insulin, testosterone, lipid panel, thyroid TSH) and to review results in detail, as well as considering direct-to-consumer panels, since insurance coverage is variable. The message: document personal health history to qualify for expanded testing and retest if results are borderline, because these tests can reveal hidden metabolic risks early.

via Miami Herald|

#a1c #health #insulin

health2 months ago•10 min saved

The High-T Surge: Men chasing testosterone as a lifestyle hack

A WIRED feature examines a growing “High T” trend where men pursue elevated testosterone through natural diets, supplements, and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), driven by manosphere culture and optimization ethics. Some individuals reach or exceed the upper natural range and report life changes, while medical experts warn of fertility suppression, side effects, and the risk of normalizing unhealthy levels; the piece also situates the phenomenon in broader political and cultural debates about male vitality and identity.

via WIRED|

#health #high-t #manosphere

life-and-style2 months ago•17 min saved

Testosterone therapy: not every man needs it

The Times investigates the rise of at‑home testosterone testing and TRT, warning that testing testosterone in isolation can mislead and drive unnecessary treatment. It urges comprehensive medical evaluation by a clinician, morning blood tests, and lifestyle changes before considering TRT, noting its higher costs and potential health risks.

via The Times|

#health #hormones #life-and-style

health3 months ago•5 min saved

Longevity Researcher Details His Journey Into Testosterone Therapy

Longevity researcher Matt Kaeberlein explains his journey from suspected low testosterone in his 50s to starting weekly testosterone injections after advanced testing revealed primary hypogonadism, debunking myths about natural remedies, noting TRT stigma, and stressing that therapy works best when paired with diet and exercise, while acknowledging potential fertility effects and that stopping TRT may not fully restore fertility.

via Business Insider|

#aging #fertility #health

science3 months ago•6 min saved

IL-10 Monocytes Explain Why Men Turn Off Pain Faster

A Michigan State University study shows IL-10–producing monocytes actively resolve inflammatory pain; higher testosterone in males boosts these cells, leading to faster pain relief, while females’ monocytes are less active and pain persists longer. This immune-driven mechanism suggests non-opioid treatments that enhance IL-10 signaling could prevent chronic pain.

via Neuroscience News|

#il-10 #monocytes #non-opioid-therapies

health3 months ago•4 min saved

Immune signals and testosterone may explain why women's pain lasts longer

A new Science Immunology study of 245 people with traumatic injuries, plus mouse experiments, suggests women’s pain lasts longer because their immune system is less effective at shutting off pain; men have higher interleukin-10, and testosterone boosts interleukin-10 production, helping pain fade faster. The findings, which align with observed sex differences in chronic pain, could guide future treatments (including hormone-based options) while acknowledging that pain biology is not explained by a single pathway.

via NBC News|

#chronic-pain #gender-differences #health

health3 months ago•3 min saved

Huberman’s TRT Reveal Triggers Fan Backlash Over Credibility

Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman disclosed he has been on low-dose testosterone replacement therapy (about 125 mg per week) since age 45, a revelation that clashes with his science-backed, supplement-promotion persona and has sparked fan backlash accusing him of misleading followers. Some fans aren’t surprised given past hints, while others see it as hypocrisy amid his broader health lab-style branding and recent CBS News contributor role.

via Futurism|

#biohacking #controversy #health