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April 13, 2015
25% of vitamins and supplements are spiked with anabolic steroids
13 February 2014 by Ella The data released during the anti-doping symposium organized by the International Association of Athletic Federations showed a very sad reality: 25% of all vitamins and supplements on sale are spiked with anabolic steroids and people use them without supposing anything about it. This is subject of interest not only for […]
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April 7, 2015
MLB.com Digital Academy is partnering with the Taylor Hooton Foundation to educate coaches, parents, and kids on the dangers of using Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs
As part of our new education initiative, the Coaches Certification Course, MLB.com Digital Academy is partnering with the Taylor Hooton Foundation to educate coaches, parents, and kids on the physical and mental dangers of using Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDs) including unregulated dietary supplements, energy drinks, hGH, and anabolic steroids. The responsibility is on […]
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April 6, 2015
Texas District 7 Wins THF eLearning Competition!
Texas District 7 Little League and the Taylor Hooton Foundation (THF) challenged the Presidents of each league to see who could get the most coaches, parents and volunteers to complete the Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs eLearning training course from October 8, 2014 – April 1, 2015. This is an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of appearance and performance enhancing drugs (APEDS) which […]
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March 31, 2015
Warning: Don't sell energy drinks to kids!
Energy drinks can be harmful to kids and adolescents, and should not be sold or marketed to children under 18, according to a new study by a consumer advocacy group. “Something needs to be done to reduce the dangers of these products to children,” says Jennifer Harris, a co-author of the study and director of […]
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March 17, 2015
SA: 10% of high school boys are using steroids
On the eve of the annual Easter rugby festivals, which kick off this week, the SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has warned schools that it will be testing players for anabolic steroids. Tests conducted in South African high schools indicate that 10% of high school boys are using steroids. Steroid use is very much […]
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March 5, 2015
FDA: Testosterone Drugs Must Warn of Heart Attack and Stroke Risks
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that manufacturers of testosterone drugs used by millions of Americans will be required to change labels for the drugs to warn that they could increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes and should not be prescribed to treat symptoms in men brought on by age, such as […]
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GETTY IMAGES TO SUPPORT TAYLOR HOOTON FOUNDATION AS NATIONAL PARTNER
GETTY IMAGES TO SUPPORT TAYLOR HOOTON FOUNDATION AS NATIONAL PARTNER World Leader in Visual Communications and Respected Educational Foundation Ink Three-Year Agreement McKinney, TX (March 5, 2015) – Getty Images, the world leader in visual communications, has become a national partner of the Taylor Hooton Foundation. The […]
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February 27, 2015
TAYLOR HOOTON FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES FIRST ANNUAL ALL-STAR GALA: MLB Commissioner Emeritus Allan H. “Bud” Selig To Receive Foundation’s Inaugural Legacy Award
McKinney, TX (February 27, 2015) – The Taylor Hooton Foundation, widely acknowledged as the leader in the advocacy against appearance and performance enhancing drug use by the youth of America, proudly announces its First Annual All-Star Gala – “One Glamorous Night.” The Gala dinner will be held on March 28, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at […]
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February 26, 2015
Brett Gardner joins Taylor Hooton Foundation team: Takes a strong stand against PEDs
TAMPA, Fla. — Against the back wall of the clubhouse, along the same row of lockers that houses Alex Rodriguez, sat the member of the New York Yankees who has made the biggest stand against drugs. Brett Gardner agreed to serve on the advisory board of big leaguers set up by the anti-doping advocate, Don […]
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February 24, 2015
FDA Recall: "Male" Pills contaminated with steroids and other undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients
Product Detail Product Description Biogenix USA Male Pill capsules, packaged as a bulk product in clear plastic bags. Recall Number F-1325-2014 Classification Class II Code Info All lots within expiry and distributed prior to August 2013 Product Distributed Qty Reason For Recall The dietary supplements have the potential to be contaminated with undeclared steroids, […]
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