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September 1979 in “Acta Paediatrica” This study found that serum DHEA levels increase earlier and are higher in girls compared to boys through various stages of puberty, reflecting their earlier pubertal development.
April 2026 in “Al-Kufa University Journal for Biology” In this animal study, finasteride was found to significantly lower cortisol and increase testosterone levels in female rats, indicating its broader impact on endocrine regulation by altering adrenal and gonadal hormones.
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May 2021 in “Veterinary medicine and science” In this study, cosyntropin-induced cortisol spikes did not affect hair cortisol concentration in captive grizzly bears, contrasting with stress responses observed in free-ranging bears during capture.
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January 2023 in “International journal of urology” In this study, researchers observed that lower serum zinc concentrations were associated with decreased serum testosterone levels, but no link was found with sexual function questionnaire scores.
February 2026 in “TURKISH JOURNAL OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES” This study found that hair cortisol concentrations are a more reliable biomarker of long-term stress during pregnancy in Akkeçi goats compared to serum cortisol levels, with significant differences observed in hair matrix period means.