Hair : Science World Report

Jan 19, 2017 04:30 AM EST

Hair More Than Crowning Glory, Studies Find

Hair may be used as body armor due to its strength, scientists say.

Oct 22, 2016 04:30 AM EDT

Levels Of Stress Hormone In Hair May Affect IVF Success In Women

A new research revealed that there is a new evidence that hormone levels measured in hair can affect IVF success by almost one-third.

Oct 08, 2016 05:10 AM EDT

Rapunzel Syndrome: Everything You Need to Know About The 'Hairy' Disorder

The case reported stated that the 38-year old woman went to the doctor after two days of nausea, vomiting, and constipation.

Jun 27, 2016 09:25 AM EDT

What Do Scales, Feathers And Hair Have In Common?

Scientists have discovered that skin appendages such as scales, feathers and hair evolved from a common ancestor 320 million years ago.

Feb 05, 2016 01:04 PM EST

Do You Know About This Shockingly Rare Syndrome In Infants?

This rare health issue known as hair tourniquet syndrome could happen to your baby.

Dec 21, 2015 10:04 AM EST

Why Birds Don't Go Grey as They Get Old: How They Keep Vibrant Colors

Animal fur goes grey as they get older, just like human hair. But birds remain vibrant throughout their lives. Now, scientists have found how birds maintain their multi-colored plumage over time.

Oct 30, 2015 03:14 PM EDT

Your Hair Has Something To Do With That Itch

Have an itch you just can scratch? Turns out, it might have something to do with the movement of your hair, according to a recent study.

Oct 24, 2015 09:07 PM EDT

A Cancer Drug May Help Cure Baldness

Could a cancer drug also cure baldness?

Apr 10, 2015 12:47 AM EDT

Plucking Hairs Could Actually Help Cure Male Pattern Baldness

Researchers at the University of Southern California have found that plucking hair could help cure male pattern baldness.

Jan 28, 2014 10:13 AM EST

Could Adult Human Cells be converted into Epithelial Stem Cells Used to Regrow Hair?

According to lead study author and associate professor at the university, Xiaowei "George" Xu, MD, PhD, he and researchers found that by converting adult cells into epithelial stem cells (EpSCs), hair growth was achieved in mice.