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December 2013 Men with more vanadium in their blood and who drink less soy milk are more likely to have hair loss.
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July 2018 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” PCOS is a complex disorder in women that can lead to various health risks and requires personalized treatment.
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February 2017 in “PLoS Genetics” Genetic factors can help predict male pattern baldness risk.