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FDA approves new testosterone therapyMen who have received low testosterone test results may soon have a new treatment option that could enable them to improve their hormone levels and cut their risk for a range of chronic diseases.... Full Story
Workers who are heavily invested in their jobs are more likely to receive elevated cortisol test results for stress, which may increase their risk for a number of dangerous complications, say experts from Canada's Center for Addiction and Mental Health.... Full Story
Women have long accused their male partners of not caring about their feelings. Now, a new study suggests that testosterone testing may help get to the bottom of why women feel compelled to make these accusations.... Full Story
Cortisol testing may help parents explain the problem behavior of their children, as a new study from a team of Concordia University researchers has found that abnormal levels of the stress hormone are closely tied to behavioral problems in adolescents.... Full Story
Rates of autism are as much as four times higher in males than females. Testosterone testing is helping scientists understand why this is. It may also enable parents to get a glimpse of their child's specific risk of developing the condition.... Full Story
Individuals who have received cortisol test results showing high levels of stress may benefit from taking a yoga class. The findings of a new study from Johns Hopkins University indicate that the practice is affective at helping people manage stress.... Full Story
Leptin testing may reveal why some women who have extremely low body weight become infertile, as a new study from researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has shown that low levels of the hormone may be the reason for disruptions in their menstrual cycle.... Full Story
A testosterone test may provide men with type 2 diabetes a glimpse of their risk of dying young. New research has connected untreated deficiencies of the hormone to a higher risk of death among this group.... Full Story
Cortisol testing may be important for children of bipolar parents. A group of Concordia University researchers is urging parents with the mental disorder to monitor stress levels in their children after conducting a study, which found that these young people often have elevated cortisol levels.... Full Story
Many men receive low testosterone test results due to excess weight. This can interfere with many aspects of their quality of life. However, a new study suggests that simply losing the extra pounds may result in a rebound in testosterone levels.... Full Story
Women who have been shown through leptin testing to have higher levels of the appetite-suppressing hormone may be less likely to experience depression, according to a new study out of the Massachusetts General Hospital.... Full Story
Women who are struggling with memory problems after going through menopause may benefit from undergoing testosterone testing. A new study from a team of Australian researchers suggests that higher levels of the male sex hormone may help protect memory as females age.... Full Story
It is often thought that testosterone levels naturally decrease in men as they get older. However, one researcher is saying that low testosterone test results are likely a symptom of deteriorating general health, and are not necessarily connected to age.... Full Story
Most people are familiar with the hormonal changes that women go through during menopause, but few are aware that men undergo similar disruptions in their hormone balance as they age. Yet, these changes can result in a decreased quality of life and occasionally diseases. For this reason, many health experts recommend testosterone testing for men as they grow older.... Full Story
Testosterone tests that reveal a deficiency become much more common as men get older, often bringing along with them side effects that can change a man's quality of life. However, addressing the problem could be as simple as applying deodorant in the morning.... Full Story
Cortisol testing may help parents understand how their children will react under stress, as a new study has shown that bold and impulsive youngsters are more likely to have low levels of the stress hormone when put in uncomfortable situations.... Full Story
Many men suffer the symptoms of hormone deficiencies for many years before seeking testosterone testing to confirm the problem. The reason for this is that most people are unaware that loss of energy and sex drive are not necessarily normal parts of aging, rather they are often aspects of a treatable condition.... Full Story
Both men and women may benefit from testosterone testing, as new research published in the FASEB Journal indicates that the hormone plays an important role in fighting inflammation and its associated diseases.... Full Story
Women who suffer from fibromyalgia - a painful condition affecting the muscles and overall energy levels - may experience improved cortisol test results simply by participating in yoga, according to new research out of York University. Cortisol levels are considered an important component of the condition.... Full Story
There are many potential therapies for low hormone levels in men, but without testosterone testing, individuals may never know if they have unhealthy levels of the compound, which is connected to a broad array of health issues.... Full Story
Testosterone in men has a major influence over their quality of life, but a growing number of individuals are experiencing low levels of this important hormone. For this reason, experts recommend that men should make testosterone testing a part of their regular healthcare.... Full Story
Individuals who do shift work may benefit from cortisol testing, as new research suggests that working overnight even for relatively short amounts of time in early adulthood may lead to long-term elevation of the stress hormone.... Full Story
Higher levels of testosterone may be associated with a lower risk of suffering a heart attack, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Testosterone testing may alert men to potentially dangerous deficiencies of the hormone, allowing them take steps to correct the problem.... Full Story
Testosterone testing is helping to reveal the true number of men who have low levels of the hormone. Medical professionals are finding that the number may be a good deal higher than previously thought. New research suggests that this may be largely the result of genetic differences.... Full Story
Many men begin to experience a decrease in sexual desire as they begin to age, and most individuals simply accept these types of issues as a normal part of the aging process. However, a testosterone test may reveal other another cause for the issue.... Full Story
Testosterone blood tests may benefit men who suffer from metabolic syndrome, as a new study has found that men with low levels of the hormone experience improved metabolic health when they receive testosterone supplements.... Full Story
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