New Genetic Link to Male Pattern Hair Loss Identified

A recent study published in Nature Communications explores the genetic factors that contribute to male pattern baldness. Researchers analyzed the DNA of over 70,000 British men to identify genes associated with hair loss. They discovered five genes, including EDA2R, WNT10A, HEPH, CEPT1, and EIF3F, that were linked to hair growth and follicle health. These genes…

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Emergency Physicians Decry Surprise Air-Ambulance Bills

Insurers are increasingly denying coverage for costly air-ambulance rides for critically ill patients, citing lack of medical necessity. The No Surprises Act, enacted in 2022, is partly blamed for this trend. In one case, a mother was left with a $97,000 bill for an air-ambulance ride for her 3-month-old baby. Insurers and providers can haggle…

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Multiple sclerosis has subtypes with different best treatments: study

Researchers have been studying multiple sclerosis (MS) in hopes of identifying subgroups of the disease to improve treatment outcomes. A new study from Germany identified three MS subtypes based on immune markers in patients’ blood, each with different disease progression. The study confirmed existing findings and also discovered new immunological activation patterns unique to each…

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Paul Wallace: GP and innovative alcohol researcher

Paul Wallace, an emeritus professor of primary healthcare at UCL, believed that GPs were experts in normality and less likely to over-investigate than hospital specialists. Born to Kindertransport children who fled Nazi persecution, Wallace never felt fully at home in the UK despite his academic success. He identified as an internationalist and had a passion…

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Researchers explore health-promoting behaviors of African American and Black immigrant men

A Rutgers Health study found that African American and Black immigrant men prioritize their health and have the skills for proactive gastrointestinal (GI) health management. Led by Daina Potter, the study emphasizes the strengths and resilience of this population in dealing with GI conditions. The research approach focused on the positive aspects of health-seeking behaviors…

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Exercise could be the cure to your insomnia

A recent study published in BMJ Open examined the relationship between physical activity and sleep outcomes in adults over a 10-year period. The study found that maintaining adequate physical activity levels was associated with lower incidence of short or long sleep durations, reduced risk of insomnia symptoms, and achieving recommended hours of sleep. While physical…

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How Keeping In Touch With Relatives Is Good for You

Families face forces that could pull them apart, but communication is key to maintaining connection and support. Good family communication is important for emotional, esteem, network, informational, and tangible support. Different forms of communication, such as emails or texts, can be misunderstood, but something is better than nothing. Understanding and asking for communication, rather than…

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