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Testosterone Levels Decrease after Ingestion of Sugar

Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., and what they found was that, men with low testosterone should have their hormone levels retested after they fast overnight because eating may transiently lower testosterone levels by as much as 25%, a new study concludes.

Metformin + Viagra More Effective Treatment for Erectile Function

Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Insulin-resistant men had significant improvement in erectile function when metformin was added to sildenafil (Viagra), according to data from a small clinical study. Metformin increases the activity of sildenafil.

New Evidence Links Glitazones to Broken Bones

Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The largest study to date looking at whether the risk of bone fractures is increased in the setting of thiazolidinedione drugs (TZDs) suggests that fracture risk is more than 40% higher in people taking TZDs and that both men and women are vulnerable.

Low Aerobic Fitness Levels, Obesity, Strongly Linked to Diabetes

Posted: Monday, June 22, 2009

Low aerobic fitness levels in young adults make them more than twice as likely to develop diabetes later in life, concludes a recent study. Young women and young African American men demonstrated the lowest fitness levels, portending serious problems in the future for these groups.

Diabetic Retinopathy on the Rise

Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2009

After two decades on the rise, retinopathy now affects more than a third of all diabetes patients, according to the latest nationally representative estimate.

Glucose Metabolism a Cause for Violent Alcoholism?

Posted: Monday, June 01, 2009

Many violent crimes are committed by intoxicated individuals, and the reason might be low glycogen levels. This finding suggests a totally novel form for preventing violent crime.

GlucoStories - Join the Race With American Diabetes Wholesale & Charlie Kimball

Posted: Monday, May 18, 2009

Diabetes company and race car driving star join forces to launch new diabetes support site and contest.

New-Onset Diabetes in Older Adults Attributable to Lifestyle

Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Numerous lifestyle factors affect older adults' risk of diabetes, a new study finds. As the population ages, even small changes affect incidence, study finds.

Pomegranate Juice Helps Slow Prostate Cancer Recurrence

Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2009

Prostate cancer patients who drink pomegranate juice following surgery and treatment, appear to limit the likelihood of the disease recurring. This supports and extends past research that has suggested pomegranate juice and extracts as preventative agents for cancer, as well as other conditions.

Male Hearts Overwork Around Cigarette, Cooking Oil and Wood Smoke

Posted: Friday, April 17, 2009

Exposure to cigarette smoke and general pollutants is known to be connected to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in both men and women, but this connection was thought to only exist through long-term exposure. A recent study has shown that not only cigarette smoke, but cooking oil and wood smoke as well, intensifies male cardiovascular response, through short-term exposure.