On AlterNet: testosterone

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"Restless Vagina Syndrome": Big Pharma's Newest Fake Disease

Terry J. Allen, In These Times. November 3, 2009.

The pharmaceutical industry wants you to think that if you don't have sex like a porn star, you're in need of their drugs.

Could We Blame the Financial Crisis on Too Much Testosterone? Harvard Researchers Say Yes

Shannon Rupp, The Tyee. October 20, 2008.

Men who trade on an appearance of strength are actually the guys who, in evolutionary terms, have outlived their usefulness.

No One Really Knows If HGH Is Bad for You

Scott Thill, AlterNet. March 25, 2008.

While scientists hash out human growth hormone's health risks, stars like Sly Stallone and ordinary guys are shelling out millions for fast results.

Will New Patch Boost Women's Sex Drives?

Frances Cerra Whittelsey, Women's eNews. September 11, 2007.

A controversial testosterone patch, touted as a way to boost women's sex drives, is now on the market in Europe. Should the U.S. be next?

"Macho Dems" bad news for Democratic women?

Sarah Posner, AlterNet: PEEK. January 7, 2007.

NY Times: Women may not cut it...

'Precocious Puberty' Is on the Rise

Kim Ridley, Ode. January 6, 2007.

Hormone-mimicking chemicals found in food, water, and many consumer goods may well be the cause of why children as young as eight are showing signs of sexual development.