The role of testosterone in men and women

The role of testosterone in men and women

Think of testosterone and almost always images of bearded, muscular men come to mind. We tend to associate it primarily as a hormone found in men.  But testosterone is an equal opportunity hormone as it is found in both men and women playing a vital role in each gender. 

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HIV Preventative Medicine Seemingly Works

HIV Preventative Medicine Seemingly Works

A new HIV preventative medicine called Truvada seems to be working better than people thought. New research around this medicine says so. Over 1.2 million Americans are estimated to have HIV. New research finds that HIV may be able to be prevented in some people with a daily pill. New pill called Truvada has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection in people who are at high risk by up to 92%. 

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Listening to the sounds of running water may improve urinary flow

Listening to the sounds of running water may improve urinary flow

Recent article from Korea says listening to the sound of running water can help improve urinary flow in elderly, which was published in PLOS ONE. Researchers hypothesize that the sound of running water may be effective in the elderly with urination problems. Running water often used to toilet train toddlers.

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Stem cells: A fountain of youth?

Stem cells: A fountain of youth?

Aging and its associated aches and pains are typically considered a rite of passage— unavoidable despite how well we care for ourselves. However, a new report published this month in Nature Communications challenges this thought.

Drs. Niedernhofer and Haurd believe aging represents a loss of cells to regenerate in responds to stress.  For example, at younger ages, a fall might cause a few days of tenderness, but the same stress in your 70’s may result in more long term damage. They argue this happens because the body is no longer able to regenerate the damaged tissue.

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