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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Istanbul mayor hit with new jail term for insulting prosecutor, media say
ISTANBUL (Reuters) -An Istanbul court on Wednesday sentenced Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the main rival of Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, to a fresh prison term, state broadcaster TRT reported, extending a crackdown on the opposition. Imamoglu, who has been in jail pending trial since March over separate corruption charges, was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison for insulting and threatening the chief Istanbul prosecutor. The prison sentence must be confirmed by two appeals courts. It's the second time Imamoglu has been convicted of insulting public officials. In 2022, Imamoglu was sentenced to two years and six months in jail for criticising election board officials over a decision to cancel 2019 Istanbul elections, in which he defeated the ruling AK Party candidate. He has appealed that sentence but it has not yet been reviewed. Imamoglu denies the charges. "I've been fighting against the abuse of the judiciary and against its use as a political tool. This is indeed an insult against our nation," Imamoglu was quoted as saying by broadcaster Halk TV and other Turkish media. The 2022 conviction, if upheld, could prevent Imamoglu from participating in future elections. Istanbul University in March annulled Imamoglu's university diploma, without which he cannot stand as a candidate for president. Since October last year, police have detained more than 500 people, over 200 of whom were then jailed pending trial, under investigations into municipalities run by the main opposition CHP, Imamoglu's party. The CHP denies corruption allegations and calls them a politicised attempt by the government to remove electoral threats against Erdogan, a charge the government rejects. Wednesday's hearing was held inside a courthouse-prison complex in Istanbul's Silivri district, a site often used for high-profile and politically sensitive trials and where Imamoglu is currently being held.
Straits Times
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Istanbul mayor hit with new jail term for insulting prosecutor, media say
FILE PHOTO: Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, re-elected on Sunday, greets his supporters after receiving mayoral certificate in front of the Caglayan Courthouse in Istanbul, Turkey April 3, 2024. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya/File Photo ISTANBUL - An Istanbul court on Wednesday sentenced Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the main rival of Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, to a fresh prison term, state broadcaster TRT reported, extending a crackdown on the opposition. Imamoglu, who has been in jail pending trial since March over separate corruption charges, was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison for insulting and threatening the chief Istanbul prosecutor. The prison sentence must be confirmed by two appeals courts. It's the second time Imamoglu has been convicted of insulting public officials. In 2022, Imamoglu was sentenced to two years and six months in jail for criticising election board officials over a decision to cancel 2019 Istanbul elections, in which he defeated the ruling AK Party candidate. He has appealed that sentence but it has not yet been reviewed. Imamoglu denies the charges. "I've been fighting against the abuse of the judiciary and against its use as a political tool. This is indeed an insult against our nation," Imamoglu was quoted as saying by broadcaster Halk TV and other Turkish media. The 2022 conviction, if upheld, could prevent Imamoglu from participating in future elections. Istanbul University in March annulled Imamoglu's university diploma, without which he cannot stand as a candidate for president. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Over 600 Telegram groups in Singapore selling, advertising vapes removed by HSA Singapore 2 weeks' jail for man who tried to smuggle over 1,800 vapes and pods into Singapore Singapore Strong argument for cockpit video recording, says Iata chief in wake of Air India crash report Singapore Here comes the sun: Less rain, more warm days in second half of July Singapore Baby died after mum took abortion pills and gave birth in toilet; coroner records an open verdict Asia Former deputy minister seen as surprise front runner for Malaysia's next Chief Justice: Sources Business Tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter Kuok Hui Kwong appointed CEO of Shangri-La Asia Singapore Acute psychiatry services to be expanded across all healthcare clusters: MOH Since October last year, police have detained more than 500 people, over 200 of whom were then jailed pending trial, under investigations into municipalities run by the main opposition CHP, Imamoglu's party. The CHP denies corruption allegations and calls them a politicised attempt by the government to remove electoral threats against Erdogan, a charge the government rejects. Wednesday's hearing was held inside a courthouse-prison complex in Istanbul's Silivri district, a site often used for high-profile and politically sensitive trials and where Imamoglu is currently being held. REUTERS
NBC News
2 days ago
- Health
- NBC News
Weight loss drugs can boost testosterone in men, study finds
Popular weight loss medications like Ozempic can help reverse low testosterone levels in men with obesity or Type 2 diabetes, according to new research. Building on previous studies that show weight loss surgery or lifestyle changes can increase testosterone levels in the body, researchers at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital analyzed the electronic health records of 110 men with obesity or Type 2 diabetes to monitor changes in the hormone while taking GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semgalutide and tirzepatide. They measured testosterone levels before taking the medications and for 18 months after starting the treatment. Roughly half of the men had low to low-normal testosterone at the start of the study and most reached normal levels after treatment. 'The increases we observed were more modest than what you would typically see with testosterone replacement therapy,' said lead author Dr. Shellsea Portillo Canales, endocrinologist at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital, via email. 'However, they occurred naturally, without testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), and likely reflect the body recovering its normal hormone production as weight and insulin resistance improved.' The study highlights the need for men already on testosterone therapies to closely monitor their levels after starting weight loss medications, Portillo said. In some cases, men may need to have their testosterone supplement doses lowered or discontinued, especially if their testosterone normalizes while on weight loss medications. There are limitations to the new study. The findings don't prove the increase in testosterone levels was caused by the drugs semaglutide or tirzepatide. It was a retrospective study, meaning the researchers analyzed existing medical records over time, rather than conducting a randomized clinical trial. And they didn't check testosterone levels after the men stopped the drugs. 'If weight is regained, testosterone levels could potentially drop again,' Portillo said. The study findings were presented this Monday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco. The researchers are planning to submit it to a medical journal for peer review. Dr. Susan Spratt, professor of medicine at Duke University School of Medicine, said many men are overtreated with testosterone therapy when they have levels on the lower normal side. 'It would be better to treat obesity or diabetes and naturally increase testosterone than to prescribe testosterone — which has known risks,' said Spratt, who was not part of the study. Some risks of testosterone therapy include worsening sleep apnea, acne, enlarging the prostate or breasts, increasing growth of prostate cancer, reducing sperm counts, causing the testicles to shrink and increasing the risk of clots, according to Mayo Clinic. The study shows the dual benefit of weight loss medications in men, said Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, obesity medicine physician scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. 'The findings from this study highlight an important intersection between metabolic health and hormonal balance,' Stanford said. 'This dual benefit underscores the potential of these medications to enhance overall health outcomes, including reproductive health, in this population.' Normal testosterone levels are between 300 to 1,000 nanograms per deciliter. Testosterone tends to decline gradually with age, starting around the late 30s to early 40s. By age 75, the average male testosterone level drops to about 65% of the average level seen in young adults, Portillo said. 'Improving testosterone can enhance quality of life and possibly reduce health risks associated with low levels,' Portillo said. Spratt said it's important to distinguish between normal testosterone levels that increase but remain in the normal range, versus low testosterone levels that increase to normal. Testosterone levels that are truly low are most concerning because low testosterone can lower bone density (which increases the risk of fracture), reduce muscle mass, lower hemoglobin (red blood cells) levels and decrease libido, experts say. 'However, treating low normal testosterone without a known cause is controversial and has increased in the past decade likely due to direct-to-consumer marketing,' Spratt said. The researchers only included men in the study, because they didn't expect weight loss drugs to raise testosterone levels in women. 'In general, we don't routinely measure testosterone in women, unless there are signs of a hormonal imbalance, like excess facial hair (hirsutism), irregular periods, infertility or signs of masculinization,' Portillo said. In those cases, testosterone testing can help diagnose conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, adrenal disorders or rare tumors. Some studies in women with PCOS, a condition which raises testosterone levels, suggest GLP-1 therapies may help slightly lower testosterone by improving metabolism and reducing insulin resistance. Certain conditions are well known to decrease testosterone in men, including excess fat, especially around the abdomen, which interferes with hormone signals from the brain to the testicle, experts say.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
These ‘modest' changes are to blame for erectile dysfunction as you age, say doctors — it's not testosterone
It's not just your mind going soft. Drops in testosterone have long been blamed for age-related declining erectile performance. But a new study suggests something else may be at play. Advertisement A new study suggests a metabolic marker is the culprit behind declining sexual health in men. Antonioguillem – 'Although age and testosterone levels have long been considered an impetus for men's declining sexual health, our research indicates that these changes more closely correlate with modest increases in blood sugar and other metabolic changes,' Dr. Michael Zitzmann, a professor and doctor of medicine at University Hospital in Muenster, Germany, said in a press release. 'This means that men can take steps to preserve or revive their reproductive health with lifestyle choices and appropriate medical interventions.' Advertisement The long-term study, which began in 2014 and wrapped in 2020, tracked 200 otherwise healthy men between the ages of 18 and 85. By the end, 117 participants remained — all free of diabetes, heart disease or cancer — allowing researchers to isolate the effects of subtle metabolic changes on male reproductive health. Despite aging, participants' hormone levels and semen quality mostly remained in the normal range. But one thing did take a noticeable hit: erectile function, particularly among those whose blood sugar levels crept up just slightly, but still fell well below the threshold for diabetes. Advertisement 'Although age and testosterone levels have long been considered an impetus for men's declining sexual health, our research indicates that these changes more closely correlate with modest increases in blood sugar and other metabolic changes,' Dr. Michael Zitzmann said. Kaspars Grinvalds – Interestingly, testosterone levels were not linked to erectile function, but they did correspond to the sex drives of participants. Zitzmann hopes their findings — which were presented Saturday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, California — will help men take charge of their sexual health as they age. Advertisement 'We're hopeful that the information gleaned from this study will help doctors and their patients formulate effective male sexual health maintenance plans,' he said. 'We now know that it's in our power to retain sexual and reproductive wellbeing in men, even as they age.' The findings come amid public debate over testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), which has surged in popularity despite potential side effects. A recent study found the male libido gets an astonishing boost from grape juice. Meanwhile, experts say that — while sexual function unavoidably declines with age —men can improve their chances of staying reproductively healthy by avoiding smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and obesity.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Baby girl grows ‘micropenis' from laying on dad's bare chest as doctor make stark warning about parents' medications
'I don't think people always understand how potent these treatments are,' one doctor said of the hormone gel. SHOCK FIND Baby girl grows 'micropenis' from laying on dad's bare chest as doctor make stark warning about parents' medications A BABY girl grew a 'micropenis' after lying on her dad's chest that was covered in a hormone gel. One expert says the bizarre case should serve as a warning to all parents. 2 Testosterone gel can transfer through skin-to-skin contact and affect children (stock photo) Credit: GETTY Swedish doctors said the newborn was accidentally exposed to dangerously high levels of testosterone during skin-to-skin contact. The unidentified father had applied a hormone gel, often prescribed to men suffering from low energy or sex drive, sometimes referred to as the 'manopause'. Soon after, he placed his daughter on his bare chest, unknowingly transferring the drug to her skin. This triggered dramatic changes to her genitals. Her clitoris grew longer, resembling a small penis, and her labia fused into a shape similar to a scrotum. Local media called it a 'micropenis' as they reported warnings from Professor Jovanna Dahlgren, a specialist in paediatric endocrinology at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg. But the term is incorrect, as it only applies to underdeveloped male genitalia. The baby's worried parents took her to doctors when she was 10 months old. Blood tests quickly revealed the cause - dangerously high levels of testosterone. Once the dad stopped accidentally exposing her to the hormone gel, her genitals began to shrink back to normal. Bizarre medical case reports Professor Dahlgren said the case, which happened eight years ago, was one of at least six similar incidents she has seen. Speaking to Swedish newspaper Göteborgs-Posten, she urged parents to be more aware of the risks hormone treatments can pose to children. "I don't think people always understand how potent these treatments are," she said, according to MailOnline. "The parents become completely desperate when they understand what has happened." She said in another case, a 10-year-old boy developed breasts after being exposed to oestrogen cream his mother was using. New popular treatment The warning comes as testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) surges in popularity in the UK, with a growing number of private firms marketing the hormone to men. Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder has previously said TRT 'changed my life'. 2 Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder has taken the hormone replacement therapy Credit: Getty The 61-year-old, who once admitted to 'trying every drug around', now uses testosterone gel to boost libido and energy. Testosterone, which is prescribed on the NHS, is usually reserved for men whose plunging levels aren't lifestyle-related, suggesting they have late-onset hypogonadism. The rare condition causes delayed puberty and small testes, according to the NHS. Studies estimate that just two to six per cent of men suffer from late-onset hypogonadism. Dr Channa Jayasena, an endocrinologist at Imperial College London, previously told Sun Health that the NHS is seeing more men who have either started testosterone illegally or have been put on it by private clinics. "Most of these men should never have been on testosterone in the first place," he said. Taking testosterone unnecessarily can increase the risk of blood clots, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, he added. For these men, using testosterone is like "putting a plaster over a cut," Dr Jayasena said. "It'll mask the symptoms, but in reality, you're still unwell."
