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Sleep may mediate the link between sugary drinks and female hair loss.
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April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Removing Sprouty genes in mice causes various hormone-related issues but does not increase cancer risk by one year of age.
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Baricitinib quickly improved severe alopecia areata, with almost total hair regrowth in three months.
Taking Finasteride before surgery reduces blood loss and surgery time.
CaBP1 and CaBP2 are important for maintaining hearing by supporting continuous calcium currents and nerve signaling in the ear.
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