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Physiology of growth hormone secretion during sleep

The temporal relation between the first few hours of sleep and the secretion of growth hormone (GH), which is present in normal persons of both sexes from early childhood until late adulthood, is reviewed. In adults the most reproducible pulse of GH secretion occurs shortly after the onset of sleep in association with the first phase of slow-wave sleep (SWS) (stages III and IV). In men approximately 70% of the GH pulses during sleep coincide with SWS, and the amount of GH secreted during these pulses correlates with the concurrent amount of SWS

Tom Bradys best throw of the night destroys Microsoft tablet – The Verge

After throwing a fourth-quarter interception to seal a 9-0 loss against the Saints on Sunday night, Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady managed to connect with a Microsoft Surface tablet, absolutely destroying it. The defeat was Bradys first shutout in 15 years, according to CBS Sports.

European wine grapes have their genetic roots in western Asia – New Scientist

We used to think that European wine grapes were cultivated locally, independently of grape domestication in western Asia, but grape genetics suggests otherwise By Carissa Wong Red grapes ready to be harvested in a vineyard alika/Shutterstock Grapes used to make common European wines may have originated from grapevines that were first domesticated in the South Caucasus region of western Asia.

Acromegaly treatment’s supply suspended as Novartis hands over sales rights – Korea Biomedical Review

Koreans with acromegaly will likely experience more difficulties as they lose one of the two available second-line treatments. According to industry sources, the supply of Signifor Lar, an acromegaly treatment, has recently stopped.

10 effects testosterone has on your health | Around The Web | laconiadailysun.com – The Laconia Daily Sun

Historically, testosterone has been associated with masculinity. Someone having high levels of testosterone was shorthand for perceived higher levels of aggression, strength, and libido. However, testosterone plays a significant role in the health and functioning of everyone: Testosterone plays just as important a part in ovarian function as it does in male reproductive development.