May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Proactive physical therapy improved mobility, reduced fatigue, and pain in lupus patients.
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August 2018 in “BMJ open sport and exercise medicine” Resistance training might help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.
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December 2012 in “Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care” Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.
November 2025 in “Analytical Chemistry” A new method improves protein extraction from hair, helping identify potential biomarkers for fetal growth issues.
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January 2008 in “Gene therapy” Gene therapy shows promise for enhancing physical traits but faces ethical, safety, and regulatory challenges.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Testosterone with finasteride improved muscle and bone health in men with spinal cord injury.
A protein-sparing modified fast can help with short-term weight loss if supervised by a doctor.
May 1999 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” The gymnast's wrist pain and delayed menstruation are linked to intense exercise, requiring reduced activity and monitoring.
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November 2003 in “The Journals of Gerontology” Testosterone supplements can increase muscle mass and strength in older men with low levels, but long-term effects and risks need more research.
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May 2024 in “European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education” Many bodybuilders in Sergipe, Brazil use anabolic steroids, facing health risks like acne, irritability, and hypertension.
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August 2011 in “Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle” Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
July 2024 in “Перспективи та інновації науки” PRP therapy can help heal sports injuries but needs standardized methods.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Orthopaedics” Intense exercise may increase the risk of ankylosing spondylitis in genetically predisposed adolescents.
December 2024 in “Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition” Creatine monohydrate is safe and effective for muscle recovery and performance, especially for those with low creatine levels.
January 2025 in “Digital Commons - Gardner-Webb University (Gardner–Webb University)” Abusing anabolic steroids can cause serious health problems despite short-term muscle gains.
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January 2018 in “PubMed” Polish doctors find performance-enhancing substances unethical and want more knowledge to combat doping in sports.
February 2026 in “Bioengineering” Platelet-rich plasma treatment is more effective than pelvic floor muscle training for improving quality of life in women with stress urinary incontinence.
The EMG-to-force model accurately predicts hip muscle forces during walking.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A patient with a PLEC mutation has epidermolysis bullosa, muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
April 2025 in “Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences” Anabolic steroid misuse is a major health issue causing severe health problems and requires better awareness and monitoring.
March 2025 in “Human Movement” PRP might help athletes' injuries, but more research is needed.
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March 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone therapy improves physical function, strength, and body composition in older men with low testosterone levels.
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November 2020 in “Military Medical Research” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can effectively treat military drill injuries by reducing pain and improving function.
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June 2022 in “대한스포츠의학회지” Anabolic steroids boost muscle growth, SARMs increase muscle mass and bone density without side effects, and myostatin inhibitors block a protein that stops muscle growth, but each has potential risks.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” A new method helps find proteins in hair to identify fetal growth issues.
February 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Sports supplements can cause skin problems and may contain harmful substances.
April 2026 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Anabolic-androgenic steroid use in active men can cause serious health issues, especially affecting the heart, hormones, and mental health.
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July 1999 in “Clinics in Sports Medicine” Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.