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6 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of health psychology” The article suggests that the view of male baldness as a medical issue is influenced by commercial bias and calls for more unbiased research.
117 citations,
August 2008 in “Sociology of Health and Illness” The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
38 citations,
February 2006 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” The study found that combining different databases gives a better estimate of drug side effects in hospitals.
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June 1988 in “Culture, medicine and psychiatry” The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
16 citations,
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” Hormonal implants have many side effects that often outweigh their benefits.
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18 citations,
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5 citations,
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4 citations,
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2 citations,
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1 citations,
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Wearing a toupee makes men seem more attractive and slightly healthier, but doesn't change how confident they appear.
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57 citations,
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