Colts’ winning formula has been tested over time Jul 25, 2010
Perhaps the biggest issue with HGH now is how it s used in conjunction with anabolic steroids. Athletes can use certain steroids at an undetectable level and supplement them with HGH to get the benefits of heavier use. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Phoenix officer gets 5-day suspension in steroid case Jul 12, 2010
In many cases, products are advertised as legal anabolic steroids ... Tillman denied using anything illegal but admitted buying supplements labeled as "the closest you can get" to legally taking anabolic steroids. (AZCentral)
The Biology of Dating: Why Him, Why Her? Jul 5, 2010
We can get participants, but they're taking Ritalin or Wellbutrin or Prozac or anabolic steroids, or they're taking birth control pills or they're taking cocaine, or something which alters their brain chemistry. Science is not easy. (Time.com)
Experts warn about repeated brain blows in football Jun 28, 2010
As for those who wonder whether steroid use is linked to head trauma, Dr. Bailes said his previous research found that anabolic steroids do not appear to increase a player's chances of brain injuries from concussive blows. Dr. Bailes, once a Steelers team doctor and currently the neurosurgeon for WVU athletic teams, maintains that this study is not advocating radical changes to the NFL or other levels of football. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
USADA finds 7 rules violations in 1st Q of 2010 Jun 22, 2010
Crystal Cox, who ran in the preliminaries for the U.S. women's 4x400 relay team at the 2004 Athens Olympics, admitted using anabolic steroids and accepted a four-year suspension and disqualification of her results from 2001 to 2004. Olympic hurdler Duane Ross drew a two-year suspension after USADA received information from the BALCO investigation. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Steroid-abusing Australian soldiers sent home in disgrace Jun 8, 2010
Anabolic steroids are used to increase body mass and strength, particularly in the upper body, but have been linked to psychological side effects, such as increased aggression and mania, known as ''roid rage'', and physical problems such as high blood pressure and the increased risk of heart disease. The Defence Force chief, Angus Houston, said last week that a commando had apparently overdosed in his quarters at Tarin Kowt. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
BenReiterViewpoint Why don't NFL players face the same outcry as MLB over PEDs? May 28, 2010
When it was revealed earlier this month that Cushing had tested positive for hCg (a fertility drug that is often taken to mask the use of anabolic steroids), and would as a result be suspended for the first four games of the 2010 regular season, it was telling that the central brouhaha that arose didn't concern Cushing's act itself, but whether the Associated Press would redo its Defensive Rookie of the Year vote in light of the news. In something of an impotent and willy-nilly move (and one... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Ben Johnson says he was sabotaged in 88 May 28, 2010
"Johnson insisted the banned anabolic steroids had not given him any advantage. "It doesn't make you run faster or do anything else," he said.Johnson, appearing with former Jamaican Olympians at the Schomburg Center on Malcolm X Boulevard, said he planned to donate some proceeds from his book to Jamaica's track and field association to help kids in his native hometown of Falmouth."I have lots of information that the world hasn't known," added Johnson, who lives in Toronto. "I was wrongfully... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dickerson leads Reds' 'PLAY' campaign May 28, 2010
Hooton travels to PLAY programs around the country and educates kids on the dangers of anabolic steroids. After the talk, the players split up into groups and rotated in the outfield. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
'Fountain of Youth' Steroids Could Protect Against Heart Disease May 24, 2010
16, 2007) Amid growing concerns about sports "doping," researchers report development of a faster and more efficient method for detecting the presence of illegal anabolic steroids in urine ... 30, 2009) Athletes who use anabolic steroids may gain muscle mass and strength, but they can also destroy their kidney function, according to a new article. (Science Daily)
How Galea case could impact athletes May 22, 2010
As for Moss, he could face suspension, though keep in mind, even if NFL players admit to having taken Actovegin, those players may not have violated the league's collectively-bargained Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances. The policy does not explicitly list Actovegin as a prohibited substance. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Charlie Francis, 61, coach who defended steroid use May 15, 2010
NEW YORK Charlie Francis the Canadian coach whose star sprinter, Ben Johnson, was the first Olympic champion to be stripped of a gold medal after testing positive for anabolic steroids died Wednesday in Toronto. He was 61. (Boston Globe)
Cushing keeps NFL rookie award in AP revote May 13, 2010
HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is a banned substance that is widely used to stimulate the body's testosterone production after an athlete uses anabolic steroids. Cushing is suspended without pay until Oct. 4, although he can participate in offseason workouts, training camp and preseason games. (ABC News)
Richards 'Heartbroken' to Lose Olympic Relay Medal May 12, 2010
Cox admitted in January to using anabolic steroids, and accepted a four-year suspension and disqualification of her results from 2001-04. The IAAF governing body wants the U.S. team stripped of its Athens victory. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Side Effects of Anabolic Steroids May 12, 2010
Anabolic Steroids can have serious adverse consquences on the health of a person ... Anabolic Steroids have profound side effects on various organs of the human body ... The orally consumed anabolic steroids cause adverse impact on the liver and greatly affect its functioning. (Suite101.com)
Connecting dark moods and chocolate May 3, 2010
Athletes who take anabolic steroids to build up their muscles may also be weakening their hearts, a new study from McLean Hospital suggests. The illegal supplements can damage the liver, harm male fertility, and cause violent mood swings, but their effects on the heart have not been as clear. (Boston Globe)
Steroids Could Harm Heart's Pumping Ability Apr 29, 2010
TUESDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- Long-term use of anabolic steroids weakens the heart more than had been thought, a new study of weight lifters shows ... Anabolic steroids, which mimic the muscle-building effects of the male hormone testosterone, have been used by athletes in various sports. (MEDLINEplus)
Steroids' Heart Effects Analyzed In Study Apr 28, 2010
Anabolic steroids mimic naturally occurring testosterone, a muscle-building hormone that promotes male sexual characteristics. Researchers compared a group of steroid-using male weight lifters, who reported taking about 675 milligrams of steroids per week over a nine-year period to a control group of age-matched, male weight lifters who did not use the drug. (KERO 23, CA)
After some heavy thought, Ruiz retires Apr 27, 2010
Ruiz retired in 2005 after losing the WBA title to James Toney, who subsequently tested positive for anabolic steroids. Ruiz returned to boxing 10 days later and was reinstated as the champion when Toney was banned for two years. (Boston Globe)
Gay Culverhouse Apr 19, 2010
She takes a cocktail of drugs, including anabolic steroids, and weekly injections designed to trick her body into making blood. By her own admission, she's living "on borrowed time.". (ESPN -- Football)
Anti-Aging Hormones: Little or No Benefit and the Risks Are High, According to Experts Apr 14, 2010
Dr. Perls denounces the marketing of these hormones, particularly growth hormone and anabolic steroids (anabolic steroids are variations of testosterone), for anti-aging. He also provides guidelines for spotting "red flags of quackery" and basic advice that physicians can lend to their patients in their pursuit of healthy aging. (Science Daily)
Battling a Biceps Injury Apr 10, 2010
Injuries to the distal biceps tendon most often occur as the result of a single trauma involving lifting or moving heavy weights, and may occur more frequently in patients over the age of 30 years, as well as those who smoke and individuals who take anabolic steroids, Sutton noted. Because other muscles initially may compensate for some of the loss of function following a trauma, these injuries occasionally can be difficult to detect initially, causing treatment to be delayed in some cases, she... (Science Daily)
Josh Barnett Tells HDNet's 'Inside MMA' That His Fight With Fedor 'Is Going to Happen' Apr 2, 2010
Barnett has tested positive for anabolic steroids in the past - which was why he was pulled from his highly anticipated match-up against Fedor Emelianenko at last summer's "Affliction: Trilogy.". On Friday's program, Barnett also responds to Tom Atencio's claim that Josh Barnett was the reason that Atencio's "Affliction" promotion folded. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
DEA issues rule on e-prescribing for controlled drugs Mar 27, 2010
The rule covers drugs and other substances that have a potential for abuse and street use, including opioids, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids. At the same time, the drugs have legitimate usages in medical care and in some practices make up a significant percentage of prescriptions, the DEA said. (FCW.com)
* IAAF wants 2004 US 4x400 winners stripped of medal Mar 17, 2010
The US Anti-Doping Agency said this year that Cox admitted to using anabolic steroids and accepted a four-year suspension and disqualification of her results from 2001 to 2004. Her admission came after an investigation that was triggered by information from the Bay Area Laboratory Cooperative (BALCO) case. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
MLB Dead Weight: Fatness, Mortality Up Mar 10, 2010
Scroll Left Scroll Right. NEW YORK, March 9, 2010. (CBS News -- Health)
Phoenix officer fights for job after steroids test Mar 5, 2010
He tested one-tenth of a nanogram - or one 10-billionth of a gram - over the Police Department's allowable threshold for nandrolone, a common form of anabolic steroids popular with athletes. The Phoenix Civil Service Board will make a final decision Thursday on whether Ramirez should get his job back. (AZCentral)
As Pro Baseball Players Get Bigger, So Do Their Health Risks: Study Mar 5, 2010
In recent years, there has been controversy over the use of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing substances among athletes, including baseball players. Steroids are known to cause weight gain, which would increase a user's BMI. Ding's study did not address steroid use. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
RossTuckerInside The NFL The NFL should follow rugby's lead and blood test for HGH. Feb 27, 2010
But I also know that some athletes have combined anabolic steroids and HGH to gain a competitive advantage. By doing so they put their health at risk, but who's to say they're not also harming the guys they go against on the field. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Oudin leads U.S. to Fed Cup victory Feb 8, 2010
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said late last month that Cox had admitted to using anabolic steroids and accepted a four-year suspension and disqualification of her results from 2001 to 2004. Lee Kun-hee reinstated: Convicted Samsung ex-chairman Lee Kun-hee was reinstated Sunday as a full member of the International Olympic Committee, a boost for South Korea's bid to host the 2018 Winter Games. (News & Observer -- Sports)
What's Wrong With Illinois? Feb 7, 2010
Gov. Quinn's embattled running mate, Scott Lee Cohen, allegedly abused anabolic steroids, displayed fits of rage and forced himself sexually on his ex-wife before their divorce, court documents reviewed by the Chicago Sun-Times show ... "Over the past year, my husband has been taking injectable anabolic steroids, including but not limited to Winstrol, Cretine, and Steen. And as a result, he has an erratic, explosive temper," she alleged. (The American Conservative)
Muscle madness Feb 7, 2010
" Anabolic steroids mimic the effects of the natural male hormone testosterone. They increase protein synthesis within cells, which in turn helps to build muscle tissue. But using steroids, especially when the body is still developing, can prove very harmful. Mr Jones says boys in their late teens are especially vulnerable to damaging themselves. "Testosterone as you go through puberty starts to slow down the growth of your long bones," he said. "So if you're still growing and you feel like you... (BBC News -- UK)
IOC assesses weather, doping, ethics cases Feb 7, 2010
Crystal Cox, who ran in the preliminaries, admitted to using anabolic steroids and accepted a four-year suspension and disqualification of her results from 2001 to 2004, according to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. The IOC is expected to set up a disciplinary commission on the case. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Gene Doping' May Be Next Wave of Sports Tampering Feb 5, 2010
Substances banned at the Olympics includes stimulants, anabolic steroids, human growth hormone and erythropoietin, a synthetic hormone that acts on stem cells in the bone marrow to increase the production of red blood cells and increase endurance. The parade of elite athletes caught using banned substances continues. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Good Omen Doug Pensinger/Getty ImagesShaun White overcame a rough and tumble X Games to remind fans why he is a favorite at the Vancouver Games.The X Games offered a glimpse at what could be another dominant U.S. snowboard performance in the Winter Games, writes Brian Cazeneuve, who delves into the latest doping scandal. Feb 3, 2010
Crystal Cox, who ran in the heats of the 4x400-meter relay in Athens '04, recently admitted to using anabolic steroids from the infamous BALCO labs in California and will be subject to a four-year suspension at age 30. Cox didn't even run in the final that year, when Monique Richardson, Monique Hennagan, Sanya Richards and Deedee Trotter later won the gold medal ahead of Russia, Jamaica and Great Britain. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Another US relay team could lose their medals Feb 3, 2010
Crystal Cox, who ran in the preliminaries for the US womens 4x400m team at the 2004 Athens Olympics, admitted to using anabolic steroids and accepted a four-year suspension and disqualification of her results from 2001 to 2004, the US Anti-Doping Agency said Friday. The fate of Coxs gold medal and the medals held by the rest of the team is up to the International Olympic Committee. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Jan 31, 2010
Cox, who ran in the preliminaries for the team led by Sanya Richards, admitted to using anabolic steroids and agreed to the penalty on Friday, the US Anti-Doping Agency said. She almost certainly will have her gold medal stripped, while the consequences for her teammates arent yet known. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
US 2004 gold-medal relay team member admits to doping Jan 30, 2010
Cox, who ran in the preliminaries for the team led by Sanya Richards, admitted to using anabolic steroids and agreed to the penalty on Friday, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said ... Cox, who appeared on the TV show "Survivor: Gabon," is suspended through January 2014, though the biggest penalty will be the forfeiture of results from 2001 to 2004, the time she admitted using anabolic steroids. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Dealer disputes McGwire's steroids rationale Jan 23, 2010
Dr. Gary Wadler, head of the World Anti-Doping Agency committee that draws up the list of banned substances, told the Associated Press earlier this month: "There's such a huge body of evidence that there's no question -- none -- whether anabolic steroids enhance performance. Period.". Wenzlaff was arrested in Operation Equine, a landmark anabolic steroids case that resulted in more than 70 trafficking convictions in the early 1990s. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Kidney Abnormalities Require More Research Jan 21, 2010
30, 2009) Athletes who use anabolic steroids may gain muscle mass and strength, but they can also destroy their kidney function, according to a new article. The findings indicate that the habitual use of. (Science Daily)
Steroid Era Mystery: Not Who, But How Many Jan 15, 2010
Baseball slugger Mark McGwire finally spoke of the past, admitting he used anabolic steroids throughout the '90s, including the year he broke the home run record ... "There's such a huge body of evidence that there's no question none - whether anabolic steroids enhance performance," Wadler said finally. (CBS News)
FBI informant: McGwire was trying to bulk up Jan 14, 2010
The Daily News also spoke with doctor and trainers in the "steroid-soaked bodybuilding culture," and they scoffed at the idea that McGwire was using anabolic steroids for healing purposes. Dan Gwartney, a physician in Columbia, Mo. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cheating McGwire gets pass from Selig Jan 14, 2010
Hooton, whose son Taylor committed suicide in 2003 after taking anabolic steroids, received a call of apology from McGwire 45 minutes before the rollout of his tortured PR campaign. Hooton had testified at the congressional hearing in 2005 in which McGwire infamously said he didn't want to "talk about the past," and Hooton was impressed that McGwire cared enough to call him this week. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mark McGwire Still Lying, Canseco Says Jan 14, 2010
Baseball slugger Mark McGwire finally spoke of the past, admitting he used anabolic steroids throughout the '90s, including the year he broke the home run record. Armen Keteyian reports. (CBS News)
Opinion: Ban McGwire from baseball Jan 13, 2010
Anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs won't give a player the kind of hand-eye coordination, the skills, the quick, sweet swing that McGwire had that enabled him to launch so many balls so far. And he wouldn't have gotten so big, even with hundreds of injections, if he hadn't pumped iron day after day. (CNN -- Health)
Steroid Era's real mystery: Not who, but how many. Jan 13, 2010
"There's such a huge body of evidence that there's no question - none - whether anabolic steroids enhance performance," Wadler said finally. "Period.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Expert says effect of steroids is no illusion Jan 13, 2010
SI: Of course, we know that the effects of anabolic steroids are not an illusion for sick patients, so can you just talk briefly about some of the impact they have in people who need them for medical purposes. Yesalis: Both HGH and anabolic steroids have been used in wasting associated with AIDS for 10-15 years minimum. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Surprised? Black Market Steroids Usually Mislabeled Jan 10, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The risks of anabolic steroids - used by some athletes to build muscle mass - are by now well-documented ... Smith and his colleagues looked at 217 studies that had analyzed the chemical makeup of illegally obtained anabolic steroids. (MEDLINEplus)
World renowned: Yanks achieve their goal Jan 10, 2010
The month opened with a bombshell, as Sports Illustrated reported that Alex Rodriguez twice tested positive for anabolic steroids during the 2003 season, making the talk in Torre's book about players using the name "A-Fraud" seem tame by comparison. Even President Barack Obama weighed in, calling it "depressing," and Rodriguez would soon hold an awkward news conference at the Yankees' camp in Tampa, Fla. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
The year of the cheater Jan 10, 2010
December brought the release of the Mitchell Report, a 21-month investigation into the use of anabolic steroids and human growth hormones in baseball. Eighty-nine current and former players were named in the report, including 14 with ties to the Diamondbacks. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Kidney Damage Another Consequence of Anabolic Steroids Jan 10, 2010
THURSDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Anabolic steroids, taken by some athletes to build muscle and strength, can cause kidney disease, new research suggests ... "Athletes who use anabolic steroids and the doctors caring for them need to be aware of the potentially serious risks to the kidney," Herlitz said in the news release. (MEDLINEplus)
