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We review some curious scientific studies that link the length of the fingers with behavioral characteristics or the propensity to suffer from certain diseases.

The study contradicts the theory that testosterone levels are controlled by genetics or race.

Although women rate deep male voices as 'sexier', subjects with deep voices produce less sperm

New research concludes that exposure to bright light can increase men's libido.

The main sex hormone of man would have been the protagonist of our species becoming civilized thanks to a general drop in testosterone in our ancestors, according to a study by the University of Utah (USA).

Testosterone is a hormone traditionally associated with aggressive and antisocial behaviors. However, a study published in the journal PLOS ONE shows that high levels of this hormone are also associated with increased honesty.

Red wine can increase the performance of athletes and sportsmen on the pitch by increasing the amount of available testosterone, which improves physical performance. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from the School of Life Sciences at the University of Kingston (United Kingdom) in a recent study.

A study from the University of Buffalo reveals that obese men between the ages of 14 and 20 have 50% less testosterone - the male sex hormone par excellence - than other normal-weight individuals of the same age. This fact increases the risk of being impotent and infertile as adults, according to the researchers published in the journal Clinical Endocrinology.