December 2023 in “Palestinian medical and pharmaceutical journal/Palestinian medical & pharmaceutical journal” The pilot study found that while women with habitual short sleep increased their sleep duration by an average of 40.7 minutes, there were no significant changes in insulin sensitivity, androgens, or leptin levels post-intervention, suggesting further research is needed.
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.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management” This review reports that nutritional and lifestyle factors, such as micronutrient deficiencies and stress, play a significant role in hair health and loss, but emphasizes that evidence for interventions remains limited and more research is needed to establish clear clinical guidelines.
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February 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Poor sleep, meat-heavy diets, and junk food worsen hair loss, while sugary drinks may help.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that several factors, including ponytail hairstyles and alcohol consumption, were associated with increased severity of female pattern hair loss in the surveyed Chinese women.