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Performance-Enhancing Substances -- Hard To Say No
Baseball team owners, players and fans seem to agree on the importance of drug testing for steroids, according to current reports, but the entire scope of performance-enhancing substances available for all athletes is vastly broader and many of the drugs employed by athletes are not easily detectable, says a Penn State researcher.
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Information For Patients: Anabolic Steroid Abuse
Anabolic steroid abuse can also cause undesirable body changes. These include breast development and genital shrinking in men, masculinization of the body in women, and acne and hair loss in both sexes. These and other effects of steroid abuse are discussed in this Research Report, which is one of a series of reports on drugs of abuse. NIDA produces this series to increase understanding of drug abuse and addiction and the health effects associated with taking drugs. more
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Are Electronically Created 'Six-Pack Abs' Possible?
Researchers have discovered that eye drops used to treat elevated pressure inside the eye can be effective in delaying the onset of glaucoma. These results mean that treating people at higher risk for developing glaucoma may delay -- and possibly prevent -- the disease. These findings are reported in the June 2002 issue of Archives of Ophthalmology. more
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Information For Patients: Botox Cosmetic: A Look At Looking Good
The promise of a more youthful look was too tempting for 53-year-old Mary Schwallenberg to pass up. So, when the Food and Drug Administration approved a product that temporarily improves the appearance of frown lines between the eyebrows, the Orlando, Fla., resident took a shot at it. And it wasn't long before she became one of many people clamoring for regular treatments that often include refreshments and friendly conversation, as well as injections. more
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Emerging Epidemics In China And Russia
New data from China indicate significant gaps in knowledge about HIV among the general population, pointing to the need for widespread education efforts as the country's epidemic continues to increase. In Russia, high rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and risk behavior among individuals who are homeless or in detention centers in Moscow underscore the need for interventions to prevent significant increases in HIV among at-risk heterosexual populations. more
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