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Both men and women are more likely to lose their hair with age. Women also have the added risk associated with declines in estrogen levels during the menopause transition. A new study sought to identify the prevalence of female pattern…

The brain is constantly firing and controlling purposeful action potentials—electronic messages used by neurons to communicate with each other and allow the brain to function. Conversely, the way spontaneous neural communication happens in the brain has been found to make…

Acne is among the most common skin diseases in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, affecting up to 50 million Americans each year. It is also among the least studied. It’s known that hair follicles…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has created a technology transfer hub in South Africa to produce and distribute COVID-19 vaccines, and vaccines for other diseases in the future, throughout the continent. This is a response to the vast disparity in…

Emmy, a 24-year-old journalist based in London, was only a few days into a new job when her hair began to fall out. She was working ‘crazy long hours’ with a new team that was far from welcoming, she says. On…

As the earth warms, the ability of some regions to continue to grow crops such as coffee, cashews and avocados is declining, according to a first-of-its-kind climate analysis by scientists at Zurich University of Applied Sciences. What to know: Extensive…

A new, international review conducted by researchers reveals that there is not enough research data on what kind of health effects nano- and microplastics have on newborn babies, or during pregnancy and childhood. The concerned team of researchers developed guidelines…

Engaging with a “chatbot,” a computer program that simulates human conversation, helps prevent eating disorders (EDs) in at-risk individuals, new research suggests. Results of a randomized trial show that at-risk women who interacted with the chatbot showed lower concern about their…

When Maitreyi Roy first came to Bartram’s Garden a decade ago, it was a hidden gem along the banks of the Schuylkill River in southwestern Philadelphia: 50 acres of verdant fields and trees surrounding a historic home and garden whose…

The Czech Republic moved forward with easing coronavirus restrictions on Wednesday, cancelling a requirement for people to present a certificate proving they have been vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 to use services and attend public events. Beginning Thursday, people will…