In this study, the average force required to pluck hair was significantly lower in malnourished adults, especially those with kwashiorkor, compared to well-nourished individuals.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study reported normative ranges for uterine and ovarian dimensions in Indian women aged 18–40, noting correlations with anthropometric and hormonal factors. These findings aim to improve diagnosis and management of reproductive health disorders in this population.
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February 1982 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” This study observed that Nigerians with lower serum albumin levels had a significantly reduced hair epilation force, suggesting that hair pluckability might indicate protein depletion rather than energy depletion.
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have higher body mass index, fat mass percentage, and skinfold thickness compared to women without PCOS.
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March 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” In this study of healthy men, low levels of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone were associated with higher body mass index, fat content, and insulin resistance, but their effects on lipid and glucose metabolism were similar in quality.