4 citations,
January 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Shorter telomeres in white blood cells may increase the risk of a common type of hair loss.
12 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle studies suggest that maintaining telomere length could help treat hair loss and graying, but it's uncertain if mouse results apply to humans.
Adequate vitamin D might lower, and high hair chromium might increase DNA damage in obese women.
March 2024 in “PLoS medicine” Physical activity, height, and smoking affect prostate cancer risk.
Higher levels of β-carotene and vitamin E may help prevent certain types of hair loss.