166 citations
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March 2007 in “Hypertension” High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.
5 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by undergoing a process in hair follicles and certain skin cells, and by increasing the production of compounds essential for hair growth and maintenance.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Forsythiasides have multiple health benefits but may cause pseudoallergic reactions, and more research is needed.
Adequate vitamin D might lower, and high hair chromium might increase DNA damage in obese women.
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance.
41 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Quercetin may help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
34 citations
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May 2017 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes, heart problems, certain cancers, and mental health issues, but early treatment can help manage these risks.
12 citations
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July 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Glutamic acid helps increase hair growth in mice.
7 citations
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April 2012 in “Biomolecular concepts” Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.
November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.
February 2012 in “InTech eBooks” PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.
February 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Tandem repeats significantly influence hair color, especially darker shades, across different ancestries.
Fetal environments contain various chemicals that may disrupt hormones.
January 2025 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” Finasteride temporarily suppresses brain activity, but some effects last even after stopping.
258 citations
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July 2016 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.
202 citations
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August 2017 in “Nature cell biology” Lactate production is important for activating hair growth stem cells.
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May 2019 in “Phytomedicine” Cepharanthine is a well-tolerated drug with multiple medical uses, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
28 citations
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December 2018 in “Plant, cell & environment/Plant, cell and environment” A protein called PLC2 is important for the growth and development of plant roots influenced by auxin.
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December 2020 in “Nature metabolism” Rapamycin treatment helps with mitochondrial disease by reducing PKC levels.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside may help treat a common form of hair loss by protecting cells against aging and improving cell function.
10 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology/Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” The gene NM_026333 slows down aging by affecting the NCX1 pathway and could be targeted for anti-aging treatments.
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March 2017 in “Medical Hypotheses” Aquaporins could be new drug targets for treating polycystic ovary syndrome.
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August 2014 in “PubMed” Losartan may help treat Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) symptoms.
Men with hair loss may have more body fat and different blood characteristics.
January 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Traditional Chinese medicine may help treat ischemic stroke by targeting specific genes and pathways.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain genes influence immunoglobulin levels in Chinese Holstein cows, which can improve calf health.
November 2004 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.
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May 2019 in “Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews” High fasting insulin levels in women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.