This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. Key Takeaways: Each hair follicle is a tiny but complex structure. From the ...

Groundbreaking study could rewrite textbooks about how hair grows and spark new treatments - Advanced microscopy technique ...

I love visiting with my grandma. But sometimes I have to talk loudly so she can hear me. I asked my friend Christine Portfors why that is. She’s a biologist at Washington State University. She told me ...

Human cells are extremely small and tightly packed – at about 20 micrometers across, ...

Thinning hair has always been a symptom of aging, but experts say men seem to be losing their hair earlier than previous generations. Modern lifestyles may quicken hair loss due to increased stress, ...

A new imaging study challenges long-standing ideas about how hair grows and could lead to new treatments for hair loss. Scientists have discovered that human hair does not emerge because it is pushed ...

Experts say hair loss treatments such as Rogaine and Propecia are effective and widely available. However, various treatments ...

Here’s some hair-raising news for dieters. A buzzy eating plan praised for helping with weight loss, blood sugar and inflammation could have a majorly unpleasant side effect — your luscious locks may ...

This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Key Takeaways: Folic acid (vitamin B9) supports healthy cell growth ...

Hair cells in the inner ear detect mechanical stimuli from sound waves and convert them into electrical signals that the brain can interpret. Some animals, such as zebrafish, can regenerate their ...

While humans can regularly replace certain cells, like those in our blood and gut, we cannot naturally regrow most other parts of the body. For example, when the tiny sensory hair cells in our inner ...