Energy Drinks vs. Sports Drinks
The general public is often confused by the differences between energy drinks and sports drinks. However, neither of these are official product categories.
Use of Performance-Enhancing Drugs More Prevalent than Type 1 Diabetes or HIV Infection
As a member of the Endocrine Society’s Scientific Task Force (SSTF), USADA’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Larry Bowers, was an author of the scientific statement, “Adverse Health Consequences of Performance-Enhancing Drugs,” published in the Endocrine Society journal, Endocrine Reviews.
Discoveries by Scientific Working Group Could Advance Ability to Detect hGH Doping in Sport
Building on the existing tests for growth hormone (GH) abuse in sport, scientists continue to make advancements in successfully detecting doping in sport.
Is Inhaling Xenon or Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Dangerous?
Inhalation of volumes of concentrated gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and xenon, even with medical supervision, may carry serious health risks.
IGF-1 and the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List
IGF-1 can enhance the production of lean muscle as well as aid in recovery time, but when used without medical necessity, exogenous IGF-1 can cause serious harm.
Giving Back – Habitat For Humanity 2014
Members of USADA’s staff donated 56 man-hours to the Colorado Springs community volunteering with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity on March 13, 2014.