Researchers at the University of Cincinnati discovered that ghrelin increases cholesterol levels in mice.
Ghrelin is a hormone that tells our brains we are hungry. In another experiment, cholesterol increased in mice when …
Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body doesn’t produce enough of the hormone testosterone — the hormone that plays a key role in masculine growth and development during puberty.
You may be born with male hypogonadism, or it can develop later in life from injury or infection. The effects — and what you can do about them — depend on the cause and at what point in your life male hypogonadism occurs. Some types of male hypogonadism can be treated with testosterone replacement therapy.
In adult males, hypogonadism may alter certain masculine physical characteristics and impair normal reproductive function. Signs and symptoms may include:
* Erectile dysfunction
* Infertility Read the full story »
Low testosterone levels to blame for low libido, fatigue and weight gain
While most frequently associated with women’s health, age-related hormone changes, often dubbed menopause, can occur in men as well, causing symptoms of …
Researchers explain how a facultative enzyme governs tumor growth
A kinase is a type of enzyme the body uses to regulate the functions of the proteins required for cell growth and maintenance, and researchers have discovered …
Step towards designing fats that are digested more slowly
Institute of Food Research scientists have discovered an unexpected synergy that helps break down fat. The discovery provides a focus to find ways to slow down fat …
For men with advanced prostate cancer, a key goal of treatment is to reduce testosterone levels as low as possible.
This is often accomplished by hormone therapy. Although hormone therapy is used to reduce testosterone levels, …
Adult circumcision has been proposed as a possible HIV prevention strategy for gay men, but a new study by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health presented at the XVIII International AIDS Conference …
Vivus Inc said a second late-stage study of its erectile dysfunction drug met the main goals of improving erectile function score across the two doses that were studied in the trial.
The trial, named REVIVE-Diabetes (TA-302), …
Top 5 Skin Care Ingredients For Men
Being a man and shopping for skin care products is not always easy. Unfortunately, the beauty industry directs their marketing towards women, which can make it confusing for a …
If you haven’t heard of CoQ10 yet, chances are you probably will in the future. Many researchers consider this be an extremely important anti-aging nutrient.
What is CoQ10?
CoEnzyme Q10 (or CoQ10 for short) is a substance …
Acid reflux is a medical condition where acid from the stomach flows back into the esophagus. It’s a disease that can strike anyone regardless of their age, race, or gender. However, because men are so …
Naked yoga classes for men are hardly ever held up by students with stiffies.Phillip Roth is the original founder of Naked Yoga in Los Angeles, yoga classes in the buff geared primarily toward gay men.
He …
Study Reveals Jaw Angle Changes Add to Aging Appearance, May Lead to Two-Step Approach to Facial Rejuvenation
Facelifts and other wrinkle-reducing procedures have long been sought by people wanting to ward off the signs of aging, …
The constant urge to lose weight makes people take on different methods ranging from dieting to hectic physical exercise and even starving.
According to research recently reported in the New England Journal of Medicine, a prescription drug used in the treatment of prostate enlargement may significantly reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.
Avodart which …
Phosphodiasterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors, e.g., sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), and tadalafil (Cialis), are ineffective in 30-40% of men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction (ED).
New studies show that erectile function can be restored in these men, …
Some exciting research findings in the field of aging have been released on the beneficial effects from long-term participation in [...]
