March 2024 in “Jurnal Tata Rias” This study reported that a ginger-based hair tonic significantly reduced hair loss and improved hair thickness and quality over a two-week period among female participants with hair loss concerns, compared to a control group using other commercial hair loss products.
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May 2015 in “Addiction Biology” This study found that early life stress significantly affects hedonic sensitivity to high-palatable food by altering gonadal hormones in prenatally-stressed male and female rats, with sex-dependent changes in reward-related behaviors and neurochemistry.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Arts” In this study, researchers formulated a pomade using papaya seed oil and virgin coconut oil at various concentrations and found it to be stable, non-irritating, and preferred by users, with the 7.5% concentration being most favored for providing shiny and moisturized hair.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Environmental Sciences” In this study, researchers developed an herbal shampoo using extracts from multiple plants and observed that specific combinations effectively inhibited bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus species, with certain formulations also being well-received by consumers for color and overall satisfaction.
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January 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This review discusses the potential role of steroid 5α-reductase inhibitors in treating neuropsychiatric disorders related to dopaminergic hyperreactivity but reports no new clinical results.