Panel Advises Against Hormones to Prevent Disease Oct. 22, 2012 -- An influential panel of government advisors says hormone replacement therapy shouldn't be prescribed to women after menopause to stave off chronic medical conditions like heart disease or osteoporosis. After considering the latest scientific evidence, the U.S.
Doping With Muscle-Building Drugs: FAQ Why Athletes Risk Using Human Growth Hormone, Anabolic Steroids July 13, 2012 -- As in previous years, the 2012 Olympics likely will be marred by at least one doping scandal, experts predict. Many athletes abuse human growth hormone and/or steroids to build muscle and strength.
Relationship Worries Can Make You Sick WebMD News from HealthDay By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Feeling insecure and frequently anxious about your romantic relationship can actually harm your health, new research contends. The feelings may boost levels of a stress hormone and lower your immune system, according to Ohio State researchers.
Obesity Rate in U.S. Higher Than Thought? Study: BMI + Hormone Test May Be More Accurate Measure of Obesity April 2, 2012 -- More than 1 in 3 Americans who are classified as slightly overweight based on their body mass index (BMI) scores may actually be obese, a new study suggests.
Study Suggests Hormones May Be Responsible for Failure to Keep Off Lost Pounds Oct. 26, 2011 -- Just ask anyone who has ever tried to shed extra pounds: Losing weight can be hard, but it's keeping this extra weight off that is often most daunting.