Is Balding Unavoidable? New Research Suggests Not

Is Balding Unavoidable? New Research Suggests Not

July 29, 2022 – While upwards of 80% of men and nearly half of women have substantial hair loss in their lifetime, there are two FDA-approved medications for male-pattern hair loss and one for women. But as millions worldwide search for a way to slow or stop balding, a single chemical has stepped up to … Read more

Hair Loss, Impotence Join List of Long COVID Symptoms

Hair Loss, Impotence Join List of Long COVID Symptoms

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, July 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People with long-haul COVID experience a wider set of symptoms than once thought, including hair loss and sexual dysfunction, British researchers report. An analysis of electronic health records for 2.4 million U.K. residents revealed that 12 weeks … Read more

How Best to Fight Hair Loss in Men

THURSDAY, Feb. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nearly all men see their hairline recede or a bald spot emerge at some point in their life. For those looking to slow the march of time, a new study helps sort out which hair-loss medications work best. The analysis, of 23 previous studies, ranks the available hair-loss … Read more

Bald Truth: Mouse Study May Get at Roots of Hair Loss

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — New research in mice may provide clues to age-related hair loss in men and women. Scientists found that as hair stem cells in mice age, they lose the stickiness that keeps them secured inside the hair follicle. This allows the stem cells to drift … Read more

Pro Hairstyle Tips if You Have Cancer

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A pile of hair on your pillow. Knotted strands in your shower drain. There’s no sugar-coating it: Breast cancer can take a toll on your hair, but you can meet the hair loss and thinning head-on with some extra TLC and smart styling. Start With Healthy Hair “As soon as you’re diagnosed, stop harsh styling … Read more

Hair Regrowth Stimulated by Microneedle Patch

Aug. 27, 2021 — While some prefer the bald look, those who are unhappy about losing their hair might be interested to hear about a new approach where scientists use mechanical stimulation to promote hair regrowth. Male- or female-pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, affects more than half of middle-aged men in the … Read more

Practical Advice for Living With Breast Cancer

Life after a breast cancer diagnosis doesn’t have to be a mystery. Lots of women have been in your shoes. Some of them have shared with us how to deal with the day-to-day challenges you may face on your road to recovery. There are things you probably haven’t thought of yet. For instance, it can … Read more

Hydrogel Shows Promise for Safer Delivery of Cancer Drugs

July 30, 2021 — Since the conception of anti-cancer drugs, they have been produced from plants, animals, and microorganisms. But these biological sources for the drugs often easily break down before reaching their targets. To stop that deterioration, and to prevent side effects, scientists have searched for more effective way to deliver and release … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Hair Products Cause Hair Loss, Lawsuit Claims

July 19, 2021 — A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Johnson & Johnson with the claim that the company’s OGX hair care products cause significant hair loss. The products are sold at major national retailers, including Target, Ulta, CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens. Johnson & Johnson shampoos, conditioners, and some hair oils are among … Read more