September 2012 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that D-004, a lipid extract from royal palm fruit, has a moderate antidepressant effect in mice, which may help treat depressive symptoms in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
April 2012 in “Lab Animal” Early exposure to germs may protect against autoimmune diseases, lack of sex increases alcohol preference in fruit flies, a potential baldness treatment could involve blocking a specific receptor, skin memory cells help prevent re-infection, high-fat diets can affect brain cells related to weight, and the link between social status, stress, and heart disease in primates is unclear.
This study found that sodium valproate improved seizure control in children with epilepsy, with increased weight gain being the most common side effect reported.
January 2026 in “Addiction Biology” This study found that, although finasteride reduced dihydrotestosterone levels in males with heavy episodic drinking, it did not significantly alter brain activation or craving but was linked to a stronger desire not to drink.
June 2021 in “Health and Society” In this study, lifestyle changes, particularly weight loss, were reported to improve symptoms and prognosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, especially in patients who are overweight or obese.
January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” This study suggests that targeting the endocannabinoid system through pharmacological interventions may help reduce compulsive hair-pulling in individuals with trichotillomania.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” This study found that adolescent men in Ireland are more likely to prefer keeping a baby over abortion in a hypothetical unplanned pregnancy, influenced by their anticipated regret and perceived familial attitudes.
393 citations
,
November 2000 in “Archives of General Psychiatry” This review discusses the neurobiology of sexual function and reports no new results; the authors cover multiple endocrine and neurotransmitter influences on sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm stages.
81 citations
,
January 2011 in “European Journal of Internal Medicine” This review updates on the understanding and management of eating disorders, noting substantial progress over 30 years but highlighting the need for revised classification, clarified pathogenesis, and improved treatments.
30 citations
,
May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color and highlights the need for patient education and tailored therapeutic strategies, but does not report new clinical findings.
9 citations
,
March 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” This review discusses current stem cell technologies, their potential therapeutic uses, and imaging techniques for tracking transplanted cells, without reporting new experimental results.
5 citations
,
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review focuses on the roles of amino acids, peptides, and proteins in cosmetics, highlighting their importance in skin health and their potential for development in personal care products due to their unique properties and biocompatibility.
This chapter reviews the prevalence, pathogenesis, and management of hair and scalp disorders but reports no new clinical findings.
September 2013 in “Science” The document concludes that human astrocytes aid stroke recovery, research confidence affects student career aspirations, collagen affects cancer spread, a microRNA suppresses brain cancer growth, calmodulin regulates water channels, and small magnesium pieces deform differently.
September 2013 in “Science” Certain astrocytes can protect the brain and improve recovery after a stroke, and a hair loss drug might reduce cancer spread.
September 2013 in “Science” Human stem cells can aid stroke recovery, research experiences boost students' career aspirations, minoxidil may reduce cancer spread, a molecule can slow tumor growth, a protein affects water flow in cells, magnesium behaves differently at tiny scales, and a new method detects slow-moving objects.
This article reviews common disorders leading to hair loss in females and discusses their clinical features and management strategies, but it presents no new clinical results.
7 citations
,
October 2017 in “Behavioural Pharmacology” This study found that the antidepressant-like effect of fluoxetine in mice was only observed when a 5-minute pretest session was conducted, and this effect was blocked by the TSPO antagonist PK11195.
July 2020 in “Scholarly Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences” This article discusses psychological and clinical responses to the recent pandemic and emphasizes the potential for a virus-free future, but it reports no new research findings.
66 citations
,
January 2008 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” AC-5216 reduces anxiety in mice through neurosteroids affecting GABAA receptors.
10 citations
,
October 2016 in “Epilepsy & behavior” In this study, behavioral disturbances were commonly observed with levetiracetam, while somnolence was frequently reported with oxcarbazepine among patients with refractory epilepsy.
12 citations
,
April 2018 in “Physiology & Behavior” In this study, clozapine reduced suicide-related behaviors in a schizophrenia-like mouse model, but its effects on exploratory behavior were counteracted by the neurosteroid inhibitor finasteride.
15 citations
,
November 2017 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study found that the optimized finasteride-loaded lyophilized tablets using a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system improved bioavailability in human volunteers compared to the marketed finasteride product.
6 citations
,
April 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This study reports that a new protocol using Angio PRP improved wound healing in mice by enhancing key healing processes and regulating inflammation, suggesting potential for clinical advancements.
This study found that consumption of sweetened tea drinks increases the risk of female androgenetic alopecia, with the relationship being mediated by later bedtimes rather than daily sugar intake.
This research reported that consuming sweetened tea drinks is linked to an increased risk of female androgenetic alopecia, with the effect significantly mediated by bedtime habits rather than daily sugar intake.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, engineered mice with a mutation similar to that in Olmsted syndrome showed progressive hair loss due to impaired inner root sheath keratinocyte differentiation and stem cell exhaustion.
24 citations
,
December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that melanoma survivors had higher odds of using sunscreen and seeking shade compared to cancer-free individuals, but their overall adherence to sun protection was less than expected given their elevated risk for new skin cancers.
23 citations
,
January 2015 in “Stem cells international” This study found that keratin coatings from human hair may improve the colony-forming efficiency of human mesenchymal stem cells by moderating donor variability, suggesting a potential use in clinical applications.
15 citations
,
March 2007 in “Hormones and Behavior” Finasteride boosts morphine's pain relief, stops tolerance, and reduces withdrawal in rats.