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September 17, 2026

Peptides are spreading on social media. Here’s how platforms can better protect public health

Timothy Piatkowski, The University of Queensland; Cheneal Puljević, The University of Queensland; Luke Cox, Swansea University, and Samuel Cornell, The University of Queensland

Social media platforms are the easiest place for a curious 16-year-old to find someone selling peptides.

Influencers are helping drive sales of these unapproved substances. Alan Crosthwaite/ Shutterstock

May 27, 2026

Influencers are promoting dangerous peptides on social media – and regulators are struggling to keep up

Luke Cox, Swansea University and Timothy Piatkowski, The University of Queensland

The unlicensed peptide market is expanding faster than regulators can keep up.

O nadador australiano James Magnussen é um dos competidores dos “Enhanced Games”: normalização e comercialização de drogas de aprimoramento físico reforçadas pelo evento esportivo é preocupante do ponto de vista da saúde pública. Jae C. Hong/AP

May 26, 2026

Os “Enhanced Games”, as “Olimpíadas dos esteroides”, representam riscos para atletas e para o público

Samuel Cornell, The University of Queensland; Luke Cox, Swansea University, and Timothy Piatkowski, The University of Queensland

Uma nova pesquisa desmascara muitos dos mitos que os organizadores dos “Enhanced Games” estão espalhando

Australia’s James Magnussen gets ready to compete at the Enhanced Games. Jae C. Hong/AP

May 25, 2026

The Enhanced Games, or ‘steroid Olympics’, are on. They pose risks for athletes and those watching

Samuel Cornell, The University of Queensland; Luke Cox, Swansea University, and Timothy Piatkowski, The University of Queensland

New research dispels many of the myths Enhanced Games organisers are sprouting.

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August 18, 2025

Why are young men ‘T maxxing’ testosterone? Do they need it? And what are the risks?

Samuel Cornell, UNSW ; Luke Cox, Swansea University, and Timothy Piatkowski, Griffith University

T maxxing offers a compelling narrative: raise your testosterone, upgrade your life. But if you don’t have clinically low testosterone, there are health risks.

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