Physical functioning

Scientists debunk the myths around the "power" of testosterone

More testosterone won’t make a better soldier or a tougher man

An individual’s testosterone levels aren’t fixed – they swing by the hour and the season. And while testosterone is biologically useful, it isn’t the measure of a man; real strength is not something that can be delivered by a hormone shot.

Spinal stimulation synced with rehabilitation robotics allows paralysed people to move

Medical Innovations

Rehab robotics and synced zaps restore movement after spinal injury

A new study has tested innovative proof-of-concept technology that syncs electrical stimulation with rehabilitation robotics to enable individuals paralyzed after spinal injury to move more naturally. The tech should improve recovery outcomes.

Semaglutide improved pain caused by osteoarthritic knees following weight loss

Obesity

Ozempic drug alleviates osteoarthritic knee pain

The ‘Ozempic drug,’ semaglutide, has been found to reduce moderately severe pain caused by knee osteoarthritis and improve physical functioning following weight loss, according to the results of a recent clinical trial by Novo Nordisk, the drug’s manufacturer.