Hair Loss

Study: Diabetes affects hearing loss, especially in women

Having diabetes may cause women to experience a greater degree of hearing loss as they age, especially if the metabolic disorder is not well…    

Black women’s hair loss tied to braiding, weaving

Very tight braiding or weaving is linked to a permanent type of hair loss that affects many African American women, new research suggests.

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Hearing loss associated with development of dementia

Older adults with hearing loss appear more likely to develop dementia, and their risk increases as hearing loss becomes more severe, according to a…    

Cause of male baldness discovered, experts say

Experts say they have discovered what they believe is the cause of male pattern baldness.

It is not simply a lack of…    

Baldness drug works, but some have sexual problems

The widely used baldness drug finasteride (Propecia) indeed boosts hair growth in men, but some may develop sexual problems, according to a new analysis.…    

New gene in hair loss identified by Columbia-led research team

A team of investigators from Columbia, Rockefeller and Stanford Universities has identified a new gene involved in hair growth, as reported in a…    

Gene Linked to a Rare Form of Progressive Hearing Loss in Males is Identified

A gene associated with a rare form of progressive deafness in males has been identified by an international team of researchers funded by the…    

Is Your Hair Taking a Break? Dermatologists Can Help Women Get to the Root of Hair Loss

For many women, their hair is one of their most defining characteristics. From short and sassy bobs to long, cascading curls, the right hairstyle…    

Mass transit noise may threaten passengers’ hearing

Noise from public transportation, especially subways, may be loud enough to harm some passengers’ hearing, a new study suggests.

The study, which…    

Scientists identify gene that may explain hair loss

Researchers in Japan have identified a gene that appears to determine cyclical hair loss in mice and believe it may also be responsible…