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May 2019 in “Physiology & Behavior” Cocaine impairs male sexual behavior and alters testosterone metabolism in the brain.
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Plant extracts effectively reduce hair loss and increase growth, offering a safe alternative treatment.
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February 2005 in “Steroids” Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
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April 2011 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” Long-term fluticasone treatment does not harm the immune system in horses with heaves.
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January 2020 in “in Vivo” Testosterone changes important cell communication proteins in pregnant rats' uteruses, which might affect pregnancy success.
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November 2016 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” BeauTop improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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February 2014 in “Planta Medica” Scutellaria baicalensis extract and baicalin may help prevent hair loss.
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
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February 2008 in “International Journal of Andrology” A combination of nanomilled oral testosterone and dutasteride normalized testosterone levels in men with low testosterone and is safe for short-term use.
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July 2021 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” 5α-reductase inhibitors can interfere with doping tests by masking banned substances.
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July 2012 in “Calcified Tissue International” A single injection of PTH–CBD can increase bone density for up to a year.
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July 2025 in “Forensic Sciences” Anabolic-androgenic steroids can damage the brain, causing mood and cognitive problems.
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