Hoot's Corner

In a Texas-sized shocker, the Lone Star State released information recently indicating it does regularly test fighters for performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) as part of its random drug testing program for combative sports. According to information obtained through an open records request, as of February 20, 2014, the state of Texas has tested 87 professional boxing and […]

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Mets pitcher Dillon Gee didn’t know much about the Taylor Hooton Foundation when he was approached by a team official and asked if he wanted to do some work for the anti-steroid organization. So Gee did some research and saw a lot of articles about Alex Rodriguez. It jogged Gee’s […]

McKinney, Texas (March 10, 2014) – The Taylor Hooton Foundation (THF), widely acknowledged leader in the advocacy against Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDs) abuse by the youth of North America, is teaming up with Little League® Baseball and Softball (LL®) to educate the more than 1 million LL parents, coaches and other adult volunteers as […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  TAYLOR HOOTON FOUNDATION INTRODUCES CHARTER MEMBERS  OF ADVISORY BOARD OF MAJOR-LEAGUE PLAYERS   McKinney, TX (March 3, 2014) – The Taylor Hooton Foundation, widely acknowledged as the leader in the advocacy against appearance and performance enhancing drug use by the youth of America, today announced the formation of an “Advisory Board” made up […]

by:  Gregory John “G.J.” Vitale * Some previous users and witnesses of steroid use were sourced only with first names because they are either still active or pursuing careers in athletics and their association with this article could implicate them moving forward. Eight years ago at my high school, I saw performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) for […]

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Food and Drug Administration is warning that an arthritis pain supplement called Arth-Q contains ibuprofen as a hidden drug ingredient, posing the risk of side effects and drug interactions to people who take the supplement. The FDA’s warning is part of a larger effort to bring attention to dietary supplements and conventional foods […]

A recent study mirrors steroid use among gay and lesbian University students. Rick Weinmeyer came out as gay when he was a 19-year-old University of Minnesota student, and he had depression on and off for years afterward. Having supportive friends and a strong interest in public health kept him from engaging in high-risk activities, he […]

BY MASON ATKINS On Monday, the journal Pediatrics released a study on steroid use by teenage boys. The research’s most telling discovery was the rate of steroid use among teenage boys who identified as either gay or bisexual; 21 percent of gay or bisexual respondents indicated they had used steroids to promote muscle gain and improve body image […]

A new medical study draws a link between testosterone supplements and heart attacks. An analysis authored by epidemiologist William Finkle and researchers at UCLA of insurance claims for more than 55,000 men looked at the rate of heart attacks within 90 days of starting testosterone. In men 65 and older, the risk more than doubled. […]

IFBB Pro Melody Spetko is reporting that heavyweight female bodybuilder Terri Harris has passed away. Terri, 49, who competed in the female bodybuilding category of at the IFBB Tampa Pro is believed to have suffered a heart attack. Leading tributes to Terri, Melody said: “Truly one very sad moment. I was just informed that Terri Harris, who made her pro […]