Snowflake disease is no laughing matter. While the term “snowflake” has been used to mock a fragile person who melts easily, it’s also a nickname for a rare neuromuscular disease. The condition causes the body to break down and become weak — and treatment is difficult as it becomes more complicated over the years. Myasthenia … Read more
Steroid use is down among teenagers, but experts warn that young people are replacing it with a potentially dangerous booster. Researchers from the University of Michigan found that while anabolic steroid use among teens has significantly decreased over the past two decades, creatine use is surging. “I did this study given the rise in social … Read more
Women aren’t the only ones getting boob jobs. While gynecomastia, or enlarged male breast tissue, often resolves on its own, a growing number of men are turning to plastic surgery to achieve a flatter, more contoured chest. The condition most commonly appears during natural hormonal shifts like puberty, but other triggers can play a role … Read more
Swole — without the serious side effects. For generations, gym rats have turned to illicit steroid use for bigger muscles, despite the numerous side effects and dangerous risks, from roid rage and infertility to, in some cases, death. But the landscape of muscle-building is being reshaped as a growing number of fitness bros ditch the … Read more
Pump the brakes! As fitfluencers push powerlifting, weight training and “whatever it takes” to get toned, more women are turning to steroids to beef up their bods. Research suggests that about 4% of women have used anabolic steroids at least once, up from 1.6% a decade ago. There are certainly benefits of strength training for … Read more
Brace yourself: Flu season is around the corner. Soon, subways, schools and offices will be filled with sniffling, sneezing and wheezing as the dreaded virus makes its sickening comeback. Want to avoid becoming one of them? Dr. Bruce Hirsch, an infectious disease specialist at Northwell Health, revealed the top five mistakes Americans make when getting … Read more
A bodybuilder who spent over $46,483.50 (£35k) on a steroid addiction, which left him in a coma fighting for his life, has ditched the sport for good after having to learn to walk again. Zak Wilkinson, 32, spent more than two years abusing steroids and adopting extreme eating habits – like weighing syrups in his … Read more
Let this sink in. Artificial intelligence has been deemed a threat to multiple industries, and now, tattoo experts are saying it’s already left a scar on their industry. Several designers have copped to using AI software to create elaborate mock-up designs to be etched on humans — a task that used to be part of … Read more
Mickey Rourke is getting candid about how he prepared for his 2008 film, “The Wrestler.” The 72-year-old had previously denied using the performance-enhancing drug to play wrestler Randy “The Ram” Robinson in the Oscar-nominated film. On Wednesday, the actor admitted to taking the drug and confessed it took four to five years to lose the … Read more
An Australian paramedic and bodybuilder facing multiple charges of possessing steroids and cocaine is facing strict new rules imposed by the health regulator. Marlette Le-Feuvre has had her registration as a paramedic in Queensland’s Ambulance Service (QAS) restricted by the Office of Health Ombudsman (OHO) pending the resolution of a raft of drug charges. Police … Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger is warning of the dangers of abusing steroids while bodybuilding. The “Terminator” star told Men’s Health for its July/August cover story that “people are dying” from abusing performance-enhancing drugs. When the 75-year-old was a bodybuilder in the 1970s, he said he legally did a regimen of testosterone and D-Bol under the supervision of a doctor. “Bodybuilding always, … Read more
It’s Jenner — jacked. A Russian bodybuilder who has been described as “Kendall Jenner on steroids” says she earns more than $10,000 a month looking like a ripped rendition of the reality star. Vladislava Galagan, 27, began training at the gym 11 years ago, building up bulging biceps and a shredded six-pack. In recent years, … Read more
It’s no secret that Hugh Jackman went through a bit of a transformation to play Wolverine. He pushed himself and his body to put on loads of muscle — but he claims he never used steroids. In HBO’s “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace,” the host asked: “Over the years, people have wondered, did he juice? … Read more
These are not the gains this bodybuilder was seeking. Weight lifter Dave Hartrey is imploring doctors for help after rampant steroid use left him with horrific acne wounds — which rendered him housebound for nine months until they scarred over. A disturbing TikTok video detailing the muscleman’s misery first surfaced in August, but is now … Read more