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Painkillers threaten your manhood?

February 1, 2013
There’s bad news for men taking long-acting pain killers for extended periods. A new study says that such men face a five-time greater risk of low testosterone, the male sex hormone. The study is the first to compare the use …

Every fourth urban male in India suffers from low testosterone levels!

December 14, 2012
More than 25 percent of urban Indian males have low testosterone hormones due to unhealthy lifestyles. However, lack of awareness means that many patients go undiagnosed, doctors say. 'Male Hypogonadism' affects 26.1 percent of …

Testosterone shots could protect against heart attacks!

December 9, 2012
Testosterone shots can not only overcome low libido in men but also protect them against heart attacks, says a US study. A five-shot course of the hormone boosted male sex drive as well as their fitness levels, mood and their …

Obesity linked to infertility in teens!

October 17, 2012
A team of US researchers has found that obese young men between 14 and 20 years of age have only half the testosterone levels of their leaner counterparts and a high likelihood of infertility as adults. The research was led by …

Weight loss boosts testosterone levels!

June 26, 2012
A  new study says that weight loss can help obese, middle-aged, pre-diabetic males boost low testosterone levels by almost 50 percent. "Doctors should first encourage overweight men with low testosterone levels to try to lose …