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The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.

Childhood obesity is rising globally due to various factors, and early prevention and healthy lifestyle changes are crucial.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.

Lgr5 is a marker for active, self-renewing stem cells in the intestine and skin, important for tissue maintenance.

The research found that PCOS has common genetic factors regardless of how it is diagnosed and is linked to metabolic and reproductive issues.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

Certain proteins, Lgr5 and Lgr6, are important markers of adult stem cells and are involved in tissue repair and cancer development.

Vitamin D receptor interacts with certain dietary components to help prevent diseases and regulate hair growth.

The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.

PCOS is a complex disorder in women that can lead to various health risks and requires personalized treatment.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.

AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.

Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.

Certain cells from hair follicles can create new hair and contribute to hair growth when implanted in mice.

The ZIP7 gene helps control zinc levels in cells by moving zinc from the Golgi apparatus to the cytoplasm.

Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.

Hair loss needs more research for better treatments.

The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.

The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.

Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

Different types of stem cells and their environments are key to skin repair and maintenance.

Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.

Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.

Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.

Male pattern baldness involves hormones and cell signals affecting hair growth.

Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.