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Scientists develop novel self-healing electronic skin for health monitoring

Scientists develop novel self-healing electronic skin for health monitoring

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers have achieved a breakthrough in wearable health technology by developing a novel self-healing electronic skin (E-Sk

Scientists develop novel self-healing electronic skin for health monitoring

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers have achieved a breakthrough in wearable health technology by developing a novel self-healing electronic skin (E-Sk
15 Different Ways to Take on Hair Regrowth

15 Different Ways to Take on Hair Regrowth

How quickly hair grows back—if at all—depends on the causeByAnna GiorgiPublished on November 25, 2023Medically reviewed bySusan Bard, MDHair lossof about 50–100 hairs dai

15 Different Ways to Take on Hair Regrowth

How quickly hair grows back—if at all—depends on the causeByAnna GiorgiPublished on November 25, 2023Medically reviewed bySusan Bard, MDHair lossof about 50–100 hairs dai
Thin hair tends to be stronger than thick hair, study shows

Thin hair tends to be stronger than thick hair, study shows

Despite being four times thicker than human hair, elephant hair is only half as strong--that's just one finding from researchers studying the hair strength of many different mammals. Their work, a

Thin hair tends to be stronger than thick hair, study shows

Despite being four times thicker than human hair, elephant hair is only half as strong--that's just one finding from researchers studying the hair strength of many different mammals. Their work, a
Hair Problems

Hair Problems

Look Out for These Hair Loss Signs to Avoid Future Hair ProblemsWhat is Hair Loss?When a person starts losing hair on the scalp or on any part of your body. Everyone is going to experience the problem

Hair Problems

Look Out for These Hair Loss Signs to Avoid Future Hair ProblemsWhat is Hair Loss?When a person starts losing hair on the scalp or on any part of your body. Everyone is going to experience the problem
Air pollution may be causing your hair to fall out

Air pollution may be causing your hair to fall out

Particulate matter has been linked to respiratory problems, and cancer, with ambient air pollution being estimated to cause the deaths of 4.2 million people per year. However, it's effects on the

Air pollution may be causing your hair to fall out

Particulate matter has been linked to respiratory problems, and cancer, with ambient air pollution being estimated to cause the deaths of 4.2 million people per year. However, it's effects on the
The Most Common Causes of Hair Loss

The Most Common Causes of Hair Loss

Many stories of someone who has already suffered from hair loss. Some say it's just an anecdote, as they managed to get the hair back. For others, it wasn't that easy and the hair loss was per

The Most Common Causes of Hair Loss

Many stories of someone who has already suffered from hair loss. Some say it's just an anecdote, as they managed to get the hair back. For others, it wasn't that easy and the hair loss was per
How to Prepare for a Hair Transplant

How to Prepare for a Hair Transplant

Ifyou're considering a hair transplant, it's important to know that it can be a complex and expensive process. However, if you're willing to invest in along-lasting solution fo

How to Prepare for a Hair Transplant

Ifyou're considering a hair transplant, it's important to know that it can be a complex and expensive process. However, if you're willing to invest in along-lasting solution fo
Gene causing progressive form of hair loss identified

Gene causing progressive form of hair loss identified

A team of investigators from Columbia, Rockefeller and Stanford Universities has identified a new gene involved in hair growth, as reported in a paper in the April 15 issue ofNature. This discov

Gene causing progressive form of hair loss identified

A team of investigators from Columbia, Rockefeller and Stanford Universities has identified a new gene involved in hair growth, as reported in a paper in the April 15 issue ofNature. This discov
Steroids and weight loss products can accelerate hair loss, says hair loss expert

Steroids and weight loss products can accelerate hair loss, says hair loss expert

In a study due to be released next month, the world's leading hair transplant and hair loss expert Dr. Larry Shapiro will show that men and women have been losing their hair from using popular wei

Steroids and weight loss products can accelerate hair loss, says hair loss expert

In a study due to be released next month, the world's leading hair transplant and hair loss expert Dr. Larry Shapiro will show that men and women have been losing their hair from using popular wei
Researchers successfully generate fully mature hair follicles in cultures

Researchers successfully generate fully mature hair follicles in cultures

A team of researchers from Japan studying the processes of hair follicle growth and hair pigmentation has successfully generated hair follicles in cultures. Theirin vitrohair follicle mode

Researchers successfully generate fully mature hair follicles in cultures

A team of researchers from Japan studying the processes of hair follicle growth and hair pigmentation has successfully generated hair follicles in cultures. Theirin vitrohair follicle mode
Hair loss

Hair loss

DiagnosisBefore making a diagnosis, your doctor will likely give you a physical exam and ask about your diet, your hair care routine, and your medical and family history. You might also have tests, su

Hair loss

DiagnosisBefore making a diagnosis, your doctor will likely give you a physical exam and ask about your diet, your hair care routine, and your medical and family history. You might also have tests, su