Peer-reviewed research concerning endocrine, summarized and appraised in plain language with every source cited.
This study looked at how a man's testosterone and SHBG relate to where his body stores fat. SHBG, or sex hormone-binding globulin, is a protein that binds testosterone and sets…
This study looked at whether low testosterone in middle-aged and older men is tied to worse blood vessel health through effects on mitochondria, the tiny power plants inside cells. Researchers…
This study looked at what drives low testosterone in U.S. men, going beyond aging to include habits and life circumstances. It analyzed over 10,000 men aged 18 and up from…
This study set out to explore how obesity and chronic inflammation relate to testosterone levels in men. It analyzed data from over 7,400 adult men in the US, using body…
This study looked at how depression, testosterone levels, and shift work are linked in men with symptoms of low testosterone. It reviewed medical records and survey data from 766 men…
This study looked at whether eating more omega-3 fatty acids (healthy fats found in fish and some plants) is linked to higher testosterone levels in men. It used data from…
This study set out to explore how trace elements in the blood might relate to testosterone levels and symptoms like low energy, mood issues, and sexual health in young men.…
This study looked at how lifestyle and hormones affect semen quality and sperm DNA health in men. It examined 278 Indian men aged 21 to 50, measuring sperm count, movement,…
This study looked at how diet relates to sperm quality, comparing the Mediterranean diet, which is built on seasonal, fresh and whole foods, against ultra-processed foods, which are high in…
This study asked which workplace exposures matter most for men's reproductive health. It took 80 men working in an automobile parts plant, measured their exposure to magnetic fields, electric fields,…