According to a new Men’s Health survey of 2,200 participants, an estimated 11 million men currently use testosterone replacement therapy, with 70% of respondents considering the hormone “important” and 40% reporting it matters more now than a year ago. Driven by government accessibility pushes for active-duty troops and online “looksmaxxer” subcultures, the demand for testosterone … Read more
Men increasingly turn to online gray markets for longevity treatments like peptides, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and testosterone without medical supervision, risking severe health consequences. Board-certified urologist Dr. David Shusterman warns that bypassing physician oversight for hormone and metabolic medicine can lead to dangerous side effects, including prostate complications, blood clots, and fertility loss. The Risks … Read more
Average total testosterone levels in men dropped by 54 percent between 1972 and 2019, according to a multi-country analysis presented at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Led by Prof. Hagai Levine of the Hebrew University-Hadassah Braun School of Public Health and Community Medicine, the research synthesized six longitudinal studies involving 118,593 men … Read more
Early-life exposure to the common plasticizer di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is linked to increased anxiety-like behavior in adulthood, according to research presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, ENDO 2026. Scientists from the University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine found that prenatal and postnatal exposure to the chemical in rats caused lasting behavioral changes, including … Read more
A majority of men prescribed testosterone therapy do not meet clinical guidelines for safe treatment, according to a recent study from the University of Michigan. While the use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has quadrupled over the last three decades to reach an estimated 11 million Americans, researchers warn that improper use increases the risk … Read more
Prostate Cancer Treatment: Patches Offer Hope for Fewer Side Effects Men diagnosed with locally advanced prostate cancer may soon have a more convenient and potentially less debilitating treatment option. A recent clinical trial led by University College London (UCL) researchers has demonstrated that hormone patches are as effective as traditional injections in controlling the disease, … Read more
The Hidden Link Between Everyday Chemicals and Your Hormones: A New Discovery Scientists at the University of Oulu have uncovered a crucial mechanism explaining how common medicines and environmental chemicals can disrupt the delicate balance of sex hormones in the human body. This breakthrough sheds light on the often-discussed issue of endocrine disruptors – substances … Read more
Finally, a Biological Explanation for Women’s Chronic Pain For generations, women’s reports of chronic pain have been dismissed, minimized, or attributed to emotional factors. Now, groundbreaking research published in Science Immunology is challenging these long-held biases, revealing a clear biological basis for why women often experience pain more intensely and for longer durations than men. … Read more
The Insulin-Menopause Connection: A New Frontier in Women’s Health For decades, menopause has been largely understood through the lens of hormonal shifts – specifically, declining estrogen. But emerging research is painting a more complex picture, revealing a significant link between metabolic health, particularly insulin levels, and the severity and timing of menopausal symptoms. A recent … Read more
The Rise of “T-Maxxing” and a Crisis of Masculinity A troubling trend is gaining momentum, particularly among young men: the non-medical use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Fueled by social media influencers – often operating within the “manosphere” – this practice, dubbed “testosterone maxxing” or “t-maxxing,” promises a shortcut to idealized masculinity. But beneath the … Read more