Peptides: The Ultimate Body Hack?

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Modifiable Determinants of Psychological Harms among Male Image and Performance Enhancing Drug Consumers

Image and performance-enhancing drugs (IPEDs) are linked to undesirable psychological effects (e.g., depression), influenced by various factors. This study examined associations between non-modifia...

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Understanding muscularity, physique anxiety, and the experience of body image enhancement among men and women: A mixed‐methods study

This study explores the growing trend of pursuing an ideal muscular physique, which escalates the risk of body image issues and engagement in enhancement behaviours. Employing a mixed-methods approac...

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What is the prevalence of anabolic‐androgenic steroid use among women? A systematic review

Background and aim Evidence suggests there has been an increase in anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use among women, driven by the evolving landscape of women's participation in sport. However, the...

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“All the Anavar here, all of it is f**king wrong!”: responding to the gendered risks of Australia’s steroid market through testing and community care

Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are widely used for performance enhancement and body modification, yet the risks associated with these substances, particularly for women, remain underexplored. T...

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Peptides promise a lot – but are they safe?

A black market is flourishing for new injectable drugs that have yet to be properly tested for safety and effectiveness.

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Should we avoid buying peptides online?

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Injectable peptides are the new anti-ageing trend. But what evidence do we have they’re safe for humans?

Once taboo, injecting is becoming normalised in the beauty industry and on social media. But what do peptide serums actually contain? And do the anti-ageing claims stack up?

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Behavioural Intentions Associated with Exposure to Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Testing Results: A Two-Phase, Multi-Wave Intervention Trial - Timothy Piatkowski, Ross Coomber, Cameron Francis, Emma Kil...

Introduction: People who use anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) face health risks from illicit markets and limited tailored harm reduction services. This study ...

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The Enhanced Games: Human Enhancement, Risk, and Harm Reduction in a Post-Doping Era

Debates about performance-enhancing substances in sport have historically been framed through prohibition, anti-doping enforcement, and ideals of fairness, ...

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What anabolic–androgenic steroids reveal about the limits of current harm reduction models

Background Harm reduction has largely been shaped by responses to psychoactive drug use where the most urgent harms are acute. These models focus on overdose, blood-borne viruses, and rapid-onset to...

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Mens health influencers can be a load of bollocks - Medical Republic

Growing concerns over testosterone and ‘manosphere’ influencers is prompting experts to speak out against misinformation.

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Needle service provider trends for image and performance enhancing drugs in Queensland, Australia 2016–2023

Image and performance-enhancing drug (IPED) use is an emerging health concern in Australia, particularly within needle and syringe programs (NSPs). This study examined trends in IPED equipment acce...

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‘Catastrophic’: Teenagers as young as 14 buying peptides online

Experts say peptides are now a bigger problem than steroids because more people use them and slick marketing on social media understates their risks.

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Steroid use is 'exploding' in Australia — but quitting is a lonely road

A rising number of Australians are using steroids. But one expert says a lack of knowledge and widespread stigma make it tough to get clinical support.

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Understanding Age-Based Differences in Psychosocial Harms, Physical Harms, and Access Difficulties Among an International Sample of Men Who Use Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids - Benjamin Bonenti, Vigorou...

Background: Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use is rising globally. However, age-related differences in harms and health care access barriers remain underexpl...

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The Prevalence of Anabolic‐Androgenic Steroid Use Among Same‐Sex Attracted Men: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta‐Analysis

Issues This review aimed to estimate the prevalence of non-medical anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use among same-sex attracted men (SSM). Approach We conducted a systematic review of peer-revie.....

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Toward a Coordinated Global Response to Anabolic‐Androgenic Steroid Consumption: Lessons From the World's Current Steroid Checking Initiatives

Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use presents a growing global public health issue. Despite evidence of significant physical, psychological and social harms, responses to non-medical AAS use remain ....

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Co-producing a peer-led health conversation tool for the health services workforce to facilitate safer use of anabolic–androgenic steroids - Harm Reduction Journal

Background Illicit anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) use poses physical and psychosocial risks. These issues are exacerbated by inadequate public health responses and well-meaning yet inadequately tra...

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Cancer-causing properties found in steroids - Griffith News

Dr Tim Piatkowski Lead and arsenic, which are known for their cancer-causing properties, have been found in an analysis of 15 anabolic-androgenic steroids

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Government to have talks with illegal steroid researcher amid drug testing ban

A researcher who found "dangerous" toxic metals in illegal anabolic steroids is in talks the health department officials to continue his work despite Queensland's drug checking ban.

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