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Hair loss in women can have very different causes, ranging from telogen effluvium following physiological stress to female pattern hair loss or inflammatory scalp conditions. Correctly identifying the cause is essential because treatment differs significantly from one form of alopecia to another.
This article explains what retinoids are, the differences between retinoid derivatives, how they act in the skin, their scientifically proven benefits (acne, signs of aging, texture), how to introduce them correctly into a routine, and the questions that most commonly arise before a dermatology consultation.
Abdominal fat, particularly visceral fat accumulated around the organs, is associated with a higher risk of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular disease. Below, we explain why fat distribution may matter more than weight, how to measure waist circumference correctly, which values indicate increased risk, and what changes may help reduce it.
This patient-friendly guide explains what the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test measures, how the values used for screening and diagnosis are interpreted, why the result sometimes needs to be confirmed, and which situations may affect its accuracy.
CTX310 is an investigational intravenous CRISPR therapy. In a 15-participant phase 1 study, the four-person 0.8 mg/kg cohort had mean day-60 reductions of 48.9% in LDL cholesterol and 55.2% in triglycerides; it is not an approved treatment.
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