When it comes to hair loss, there are as many myths about it as there are treatments for it. An expert broke down common ...

The presence of two types of hair cells, the inner and outer hair cells, in the organ of Corti was appreciated nearly a 100 years ago but the function of the two has only become clear in the last 20 ...

By ensuring that you have a balanced diet full of vitamins and minerals, you can work toward long, healthy locks while ...

Humans are the only mammals with long hair on their heads. Scientists look into what drives this unique feature.

Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in supporting hair health, skin, and ...

Stem cells hold the secret to regenerating tissue and maintaining youthful features. Yet, certain cells, such as melanocyte ...

Stress can lead to noticeable hair loss, usually months after a stressful situation occurs. This type of hair loss is ...

The hair follicle is a major repository for epidermal stem cells. Learning more about the processes that regulate the differentiation of these cells will improve the prospects for skin replacement ...

Age makes a difference to hair and nail growth, even in healthy people. Younger people generally have faster growth rates ...

Physicists have discovered a sophisticated, previously unknown set of 'modes' within the human ear that put important constraints on how the ear amplifies faint sounds, tolerates noisy blasts, and ...

These lights also support the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)—an essential fuel for skin and hair cells—and inhibit enzyme production for dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the hormone that ...