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Older men who have high testosterone levels have an increased risk of heart disease or heart attack, a new study has found. Many older men take testosterone supplements in an attempt to treat a number of medical problems, including low sex drive and mood disorders. Scientists say their finding may mean older men are unknowingly placing themselves at risk for cardiovascular disease by taking these drugs.
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Testosterone levels may affect women's careers
According to a new study, high levels of the hormone testosterone may make some women more likely to choose high-risk financial careers. Read more »
Testosterone
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Testosterone is the predominant male sex hormone that is produced by the testes beginning in the fetus' eighth week.In the fetal and embryonic stages... Read more »
Blood sugar spikes make testosterone plunge
Spikes in blood sugar after a meal can cut a man's testosterone level by 25 percent, a new study has found. Researchers say the trend continued for... Read more »
High blood fat levels common in Americans
Many Americans have higher-than-recommended levels of the blood fats called triglycerides, and most aren't making the lifestyle changes necessary to... Read more »
Study: 1 in 4 men have low testosterone levels
New research suggests that one in every four men over the age of 30 has low testosterone levels, but only one in 20 men have any symptoms of the... Read more »
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