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·August 10, 2016·4 min read

‘Aggressive Drunk’ Gene May Protect Carriers From Obesity and Associated Risks

A new study suggests carriers of a genetic mutation in the serotonin 2B receptor may be protected from obesity and insulin resistance.

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·September 30, 2022·6 min read

‘Love Hormone’ Oxytocin Could Mend a Broken Heart

Oxytocin, a hormone connected with bonding and love, could help to heal damage following a heart attack. Researchers found oxytocin stimulates stem cells from the heart's outer layer and migrates into the middle layer where it develops into muscle cells that generate heart contractions. This could be used to promote the regeneration of heart cells following a heart attack.

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·June 22, 2017·5 min read

Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Can Inhibit Masculinity

A new study reports paracetamol (acetaminophen) could damage the development of male behaviors in offspring if taken while a female is pregnant.

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·May 15, 2017·4 min read

Adolescent Impatience Increases As Testosterone Rises

A new study reveals the influence testosterone levels play in adolescent decision making.

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·June 15, 2015·3 min read

Amygdala Activity Increased by Testosterone When People Face Socially Threatening Situations

A new study reports the amygdala is influenced by motivation rather than emotion.

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·March 25, 2021·4 min read

Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Accelerate Brain Aging

Anabolic androgenic steroids, drugs commonly associated with muscle building and enhancing athletic performance, are known to increase the risk for certain health disorders. A new study reveals anabolic steroids may also accelerate brain aging.

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·January 22, 2024·5 min read

Anxiety and Testosterone Linked to Brain Receptor

A new study identified a crucial link between anxiety disorders and the brain receptor TACR3, as well as testosterone. This groundbreaking research found that rodents with high anxiety had low TACR3 levels in the hippocampus, a key area for learning and memory.

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·July 13, 2025·2 min read

Blood Sugar, Not Age, Drives Sexual Health Decline in Men

A new study reveals that metabolic health, particularly modest increases in blood sugar, plays a bigger role than age or testosterone in declining sexual and reproductive function in men. Researchers tracked 117 healthy men over six years, assessing hormones, semen quality, erectile function, and blood sugar.

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·July 3, 2018·4 min read

Buying Under the Influence (of Testosterone)

Researchers say men with higher testosterone levels have a greater preference for goods that are considered to be luxurious status symbols.

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·June 3, 2014·5 min read

Children with Autism Have Elevated Levels of Steroid Hormones in the Womb

According to a new study, children who late develop autism are exposed to elevated levels of steroid hormones while in the womb.

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·March 2, 2019·3 min read

Clues to Brain Differences Between Males and Females

A new study reveals how male sex steroids impact brain development. The findings could help shed light on behavioral developmental differences between males and females.

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·October 13, 2016·7 min read

Common Prostate Cancer Treatment Linked to Later Dementia

Men with prostate cancer who are treated with testosterone lowering drugs are almost twice as likely to develop dementia within 5 years as those with the same cancer who are treated with different therapies, a new study reports.