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July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” Potassium channel openers are effective in treating heart conditions, high blood pressure, pulmonary diseases, bladder issues, and hair loss, but more selective drugs are needed.
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October 2013 in “Trends in Genetics” The AUTS2 gene is linked to neurological disorders and may affect human brain development and cognition.
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March 2018 in “Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society” Animals that change color with the seasons mainly do so in response to daylight changes, but climate change is causing camouflage problems that may require evolutionary changes.
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May 2020 in “Nature Communications” Adult fibroblasts help heart cells mature and improve heart function.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
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December 2003 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Interferon, especially alfa interferon, is an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with manageable side effects.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Smoking may contribute to hair loss in men.
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and "COVID toes," and people with skin conditions should adjust their treatments if they get the virus.
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October 2019 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” A very low-calorie ketogenic diet is effective for quick weight loss and improving health in obese patients, with careful management of side effects and maintenance.
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