Social media platforms are the easiest place for a curious 16-year-old to find someone selling peptides.
- Senior Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland
In today’s looksmaxxing culture, young men pursue a supposedly ‘ancient’ ideal that’s actually modern and pharmacologically constructed.
A targeted ad for illegal peptides pops up in our social feed, so we start a chat with the supplier. The videos and pictures they send us are revealing and concerning.
Testosterone has been hijacked. It’s no longer just a hormone but a measure of US military might.
People are now taking peptides for a variety of reasons, including fat loss. But are they legal? And what are the risks? Here’s what you need to know.
The unlicensed peptide market is expanding faster than regulators can keep up.
Uma nova pesquisa desmascara muitos dos mitos que os organizadores dos “Enhanced Games” estão espalhando
New research dispels many of the myths Enhanced Games organisers are sprouting.
Yet another weight loss drug is causing a stir online. But health authorities and experts say it may bring more risks than rewards.
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?
The boom in women’s strength training has also led to an increase in steroid use. There are ways to turn this trend around, though.
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.
A new study shows many steroids used in Australia are mislabeled or laced with toxic metals such as lead and arsenic, exposing people to long-term health risks.
Telling people to ‘just say no’ to drugs has never worked. Better education and awareness of the harms is key.
Taking selfies is a normal part of daily life for millions of social media users. But doing so while exercising at the gym can be harmful.
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