research Study of diffuse alopecia in females. 9 citations , October 2012 in “PubMed” Most women in the study lost hair due to stress, fever, childbirth, surgery, or thyroid issues, with low hemoglobin levels also common.
research Elemental Distribution in Medicinal Plants Commonly Used in Folklore Medicine in Mexico 8 citations , February 1997 in “International journal of environmental analytical chemistry” Most medicinal plants in Mexican folklore have safe element levels, but arsenic exceeds safe limits in almost all.
research Natural pathogens of laboratory animals and their effects on research 28 citations , January 2000 in “Medical Mycology” Fungal infections in lab animals can interfere with research.
research Hair Cortisol: A Biomarker of Chronic Stress in Animals and its Association with Reproduction May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
research Middle East Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Diabetes: A Review 32 citations , January 2021 in “Molecules” Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.