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Encapsulating hair loss drugs in cyclodextrins improves their solubility and reduces scalp irritation.
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January 2014 in “Cardiology Research and Practice” Managing metabolic syndrome needs both lifestyle changes and medical treatments.
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January 2010 in “Pediatric Health” Early treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing PCOS in young people to prevent long-term health issues.
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January 2020 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Lower ghrelin levels and certain gene variations may increase acne risk.
Cadd4 effectively reduces cholesterol levels without side effects.
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January 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Ionizable lipid nanoparticles are the best for delivering gene-editing therapies.
January 2015 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Adipose tissue changes in obesity can trigger stress in fat cells.
January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Hair relaxers are linked to reduced cystine levels and potential hair damage.
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June 2010 in “BMC Medicine” Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.
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December 2017 in “Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine” Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.
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October 1993 in “Drug Safety” Oral retinoids can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe, including birth defects, and require careful monitoring and contraception.
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May 2013 in “Oral Diseases” Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness without a cure, but exercise and managing symptoms may help patients live a normal lifespan.
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May 2021 in “Nutrients” Natural molecules like inositols, resveratrol, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids may help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but their effects vary and need more exploration.
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January 2021 in “Molecules” Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.
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August 2018 in “Biochimica and biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids” Different sPLA2 enzymes affect immunity, skin and hair health, reproduction, and may be potential targets for therapy.
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January 2000 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Short telomeres contribute to aging and cancer, and while telomerase can delay aging, it may also promote cancer.
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September 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
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August 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” 5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
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March 2022 in “Haya: the Saudi journal of life sciences” Dates may improve heart health, fight infections, protect kidneys, reduce inflammation, support pregnancy, promote dental and bone health, enhance mental function, and have anti-cancer properties, and are also beneficial for skin and hair care.
October 2025 in “Scientific Reports” AR gene variations don't affect aging markers in men.
June 2025 in “Mağallaẗ ʻulūm al-rāfidayn” Combining metformin with amoxicillin/clavulanate lowers blood sugar in diabetic female rats.
December 2024 in “Ankara Universitesi Eczacilik Fakultesi Dergisi” Black cumin has many health benefits and potential for new medicines.
January 2022 in “European Proceedings of Life Sciences” Understanding genetic traits can help doctors create personalized detox and nutrition plans to boost antioxidant protection.
January 2021 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” Surgery successfully treated a hidden ovarian tumor causing hair loss and excess hair growth in a postmenopausal woman.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Eclipta prostrata has many traditional uses and health benefits, but more research is needed to understand how it works and ensure it's safe.
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September 2008 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Young women with PCOS without additional risk factors may have normal heart function.
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January 2010 in “Case Reports” A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.
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March 2020 in “BMC Research Notes” Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate higher cardiovascular risk.