research Masculinity, Modernity and Male Baldness, c.1880‐1939
Baldness challenged men's self-image and masculinity in Britain from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
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research Chapter 6. Darwinian Health and Other Contradictions
The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.
research Dihydrotestosterone induces arterial stiffening in female mice
Dihydrotestosterone makes arteries stiffer in female mice by reducing estrogen receptor expression.
research The Neuroscience of Age Perception
Humans can accurately guess age from faces, with women being slightly better at it, and age perception is linked to evolutionary factors.
research The cultural and philosophical concepts of cosmetics in beauty and art through the medical history of mankind
Cosmetics enhance beauty, fix defects, and intimidate enemies, with varying cultural standards and alternative methods.
research 1455 Cutaneous wounds healed at the cost of overall fitness in the aged Balb/C mouse model
Older mice healed wounds better but lost more weight and might have weaker immune systems afterward.
research Contrasting Narratives of Race and Fatness in Covid-19
Racial minorities faced more Covid-19 blame due to anti-fatness and structural racism.
research Stem cells tightly regulate dead cell clearance to maintain tissue fitness
Stem cells help remove dead cells to keep tissues healthy by balancing cell replacement and clearance.
research Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans presenting as an obscure patchy hair loss due to daily antifungal shampoo use
Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
research The role of 3Rs in the age of One Health: where we are and where we’re going
Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
research Body composition and physical fitness in transgender versus cisgender individuals: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Transgender women have similar fitness to cisgender women, while transgender men have higher fat and lower strength than cisgender men; hormone therapy affects body composition and strength.
research Advances in Stem Cell Therapy: Specific Applications in the Treatment of Cutaneous Radiation Syndrome
Stem cell therapy improves healing and reduces pain in cutaneous radiation syndrome.
research Hair Growth Promoting Effects of 15-Hydroxyprostaglandin Dehydrogenase Inhibitor in Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
The inhibitor DPP can promote hair growth.
research The Wound Microbiome
The document concludes that better understanding the wound microbiome can improve chronic wound care by preserving helpful bacteria and targeting harmful ones.
research In the Empire of Images: Preface to the Tenth Anniversary Edition
Media images promote unrealistic beauty standards, affecting body image and eating disorders globally.
research Low temperature abolishes human cellular circadian rhythm through Hopf bifurcation
Cold temperatures can stop human cell circadian rhythms, but warming restores them.
research The Breast Cancer Wars: Fear, Hope and the Pursuit of a Cure in Twentieth Century America
Understanding breast cancer requires considering both medical advancements and social influences.
research Do men’s faces really signal heritable immunocompetence?
Masculine facial features may not reliably indicate heritable health, and more research is needed.
research Probiotic Bacteria Induce a ‘Glow of Health’
Probiotic bacteria improved skin and hair health in aged mice.
research `A Dubious Equality': Men, Women and Cosmetic Surgery
The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.
research Hormones
Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.
research Looking westwards: Men in transnational men’s magazine advertising in India
The conclusion is that top men's magazines in India promote Western ideals of masculinity, favoring fair-skinned, youthful, and Western Caucasian men.
research MEDYCYNA LOTNICZA I KOSMICZNA, ROLA LEKARZA I WYZWANIA DŁUGOTERMINOWYCH LOTÓW W KOSMOS
Doctors ensure the health and safety of pilots and astronauts in challenging aviation and space environments.
research Patients, Power and Responsibility
The document concludes that while some advocate for a patient voucher system, it may be unequal and current healthcare reforms should be given a chance, and it also recommends various medical books for their comprehensive coverage and advice on specific health issues.
research 1454 Identification of Fetuin A as a potential modulator of scar formation
Fetuin A may increase collagen production and promote scarring.
research Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine
Mesenchymal stem cells can help repair body tissues with low risk of rejection.
research Epidermal stem cells: skin surveillance and clinical perspective
Epidermal stem cells are vital for skin healing and have potential for treating skin disorders.
research Matricellular Proteins in the Homeostasis, Regeneration, and Aging of Skin
Special proteins are important for skin balance, healing, and aging, and affect skin stem cells.
research “I am now being who I am and I’m proud of it”: Hair related personal and social identity and subjective wellbeing of older Black women in the UK
Older Black women in the UK feel more confident and engaged when their hair is visible and celebrated.
research Bioengineered skin organoids: from development to applications
Scientists have improved 3D models of human skin for research and medical uses, but still face challenges in perfectly replicating real skin.