Hair-straightening products may significantly increase the risk of developing uterine cancer among those who use them frequently, a large study published on Monday suggests. “We estimated that 1.64 percent of women who never used hair straighteners would go on to develop uterine cancer by the age of 70, but for frequent users, that risk goes…

Certain personal care products may affect the hormone levels of pregnant people, according to a new study. Personal care and beauty products contain several ingredients that often include a wide range of endocrine-disrupting chemicals like phthalates, parabens, phenols, and toxic metals. These chemicals interact with hormone systems, influencing synthesis, regulation, transport, metabolism, and hormone reception, which…

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A published study in the International Medical Journal of PLOS Global Public Health discovers a correlation between stress and cortisol level in human hair. That means the high stress you experience, the higher the cortisol level in your hair will be. Since coronavirus has infected the world, everyone has experienced pandemic fatigue. Working from home…

A 38-year-old fashion and hair model from Ukraine is believed to be a real-life Rapunzel for her almost-six-foot-long head of beautiful light-brown hair. She hasn’t cut her majestic locks since the age of 12 and wears her hair as a badge of pride and beauty. Alla Perkova lives in Odesa, Ukraine, where she was born…

A new study shows that stress really can give you gray hair. Researchers found that the body’s fight-or-flight response plays a key role in turning hair gray. Your hair color is determined by pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. New melanocytes are made from melanocyte stem cells that live in the hair follicle at the base of…

Short or long, straight or curly, dry, oily, or somewhere in between, we typically care a lot about our hair. We want to manage it responsibly and naturally, while at the same time, we often don’t have a lot of time. So how can you love your hair naturally in the most efficient and effective…

Shilah Calvert, 12, from Melbourne, Australia, has hair that draws attention—it sticks straight out of her head. It’s not unusual for people to stop and stare, do a double take, or even attempt taking photographs of Shilah. While her standout blonde hair, the result of a genetic mutation, has led her to often face unwanted attention…

The parents of a baby boy born with a full mop of snow-white hair dealt with a crushing blow when their 3-month-old son developed a vision disability. However, rather than be saddened by the situation, they channeled their energy toward turning his story into an empowering children’s book. Archie Stone was born to parents Gemma and…

Many people dye their hair as soon as they start seeing gray hair. However, there is no need to worry, as some people’s graying is reversible. Did you know? Human hair is originally white. Before it emerges from the scalp, melanocytes inject melanin into the hair cells that contain keratin, giving the hair the different…