Hormones are chemicals that regulate your body. Every major bodily function, from metabolism to sexual function and reproduction, depends on a balance of hormones to get the job done. Testosterone is the male hormone, and it influences muscle mass, bone health, heart health, fertility, weight maintenance, and more. A testosterone...
If you have diabetes, your blood contains too much glucose much of the time. It occurs because your body doesn’t make enough insulin, a hormone produced by your pancreas that helps move glucose from your blood to your cells. It could also be because your body doesn’t use the insulin...
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a very common problem for men. Erectile dysfunction makes it difficult to get and keep an erection. It can interfere with your sex life and cause self-esteem issues. If you're among the 30 million men who suffer from ED, there’s hope. Dr. Kirt Tyson, chief medical...
Testosterone regulates sexual development, reproduction, and a number of other bodily processes, including your sex drive, bone density, and muscle mass. When testosterone levels are sufficient, you likely don’t even realize the important role this hormone plays within your body. However, when your testosterone dips too low, typically as a...