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Hormonal changes are a significant factor in the health and appearance of hair, influencing its growth cycle, texture, and overall quality throughout life. From puberty to menopause, women undergo various hormonal shifts, which can have noticeable effects on their hair.

Menopause is a natural part of ageing and can be understood as the end of a female’s reproductive years. During menopause, a woman’s body goes through numerous physiological and psychological changes. The prominent physiological symptom of menopause is a woman’s ovary terminating the release of eggs for fertilisation. This phase…

Perimenopause, the transitional period leading up to menopause, typically begins in a woman’s 40s but can start earlier. During this stage, the body undergoes significant hormonal fluctuations, particularly in estrogen and progesterone levels, leading to various physical and emotional symptoms. Managing health during peri-menopause is crucial for maintaining quality of…

Cancer cases are rising exponentially among millennials and Generation X and the growing threat among youth could be linked to obesity, poor diet, environmental factors, lack of exercise and poor sleep. A study published in medical journal The Lancet reported an increase in diagnosis of 17 types of cancer in…

Humans are not the only organisms that have periods — some animals do too, but scientists still aren't sure why.

Diagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the number of people older than 65 diagnosed with chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis in the U.S. increased about three-, five- and sevenfold, respectively, from 2010 to 2023. Data also suggests…

As opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. rose dramatically from 2014 to today, both Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Camden, New Jersey, cemented reputations as hotspots of the crisis.

In athletes, osteoporosis is a common anomaly and is attributed to certain underlying factors or medical conditions that may contribute to both low bone mass and fertility issues in some cases. Hormones play a crucial role in both bone health and reproductive function. Hormonal imbalances lead to compensatory mechanisms that…

A new study found that a hormone produced in the brains of lactating mice helps strengthen bones, which can potentially treat fractures and osteoporosis.