Focus needs to be shifted on HGH distributors, urge scientists
The prescription, distribution and sale of human growth hormone (HGH) is on a high these days, used primarily for alleged anti-aging aesthetic and athletic enhancements.
It was revealed by Dr. Thomas Perls, Director of the New England Centenarian Study and an associate professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine that this increase was despite [...]
Abuse of HGH may bring serious health risks
The abuse of human growth hormone (HGH) may bring serious health complications and people, especially celebrities, using them to stay young and look better run a high risk of being troubled with these complications, according to Dr. Alan Rogol, testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives Government Reform Committee on behalf of The Endocrine Society, [...]
Human growth hormone abuse may lead to serious health complications
Human growth hormone (HGH) abuse can lead to serious health issues according to Dr. Alan Rogol, testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives Government Reform Committee on behalf of The Endocrine Society. Dr. Rogol outlined the legitimate medical use of HGH and the possible repercussions surrounding its abuse by celebrities, sportsmen, and bodybuilders to fight [...]
Davis believes Clemens lied under oath after all these years
Previous congressional representative Tom Davis once led the House committee that looked into Mark McGwire and Roger Clemens, which eventually resulted to the downfall of their careers. He believes Roger Clemens was in denial during the steroids investigation.
Davis thinks that if only Clemens had just accepted the charges thrown to him, nobody would have a [...]
California Doctor made admission regarding distribution of steroids
A California doctor, Dr. Ramon Scruggs, has pleaded guilty for a conspiracy count for distributing anabolic steroids and smuggling human growth hormone in the United States on an illegal basis, as per an announcement by the United States Attorney Joseph P. Russoniello and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Anthony D. Williams.
This conspiracy [...]
Does HGH have therapeutic or medical uses?
Human Growth Hormone is often mislabeled as steroids by many. However, HGH is a synthetic hormone, a totally separate entity from steroids.
HGH mainly acts in the body by stimulating the liver to produce and secrete more insulin. The increased insulin levels produces muscle and organ growth, as well as bone development.
However, claims such as its [...]
Off-label use of GH termed illegal for anti-aging
Growth hormone, when used for off-label provision or distribution of human growth hormone for the treatment of anti-aging or age-associated illness, is now termed as illegal in the United States according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The authors of this study were Dr. Thomas Perls, Director of the New England [...]
Olympic gold medalist arrested with steroid charges
According to Pittsburgh police, Angle was arrested Saturday morning due to harassment and violation of a protection order against him, filed by his girlfriend after they fought last Friday. He was found circling a mall parking lot and reportedly kept staring at her while she was inside a coffee shop. Furthermore, police also found Hygetropin, [...]
