Tag - Hair Loss

Cinnamon Discovered as a Treatment for Hair Loss

Cinnamic acid, a component of Chinese cinnamon, promoted hair growth in the lab. Credit: PixabayResearchers have demonstrated that a compound found in cinnamon, the aromatic spice, stimulates hair follicle growth in laboratory experiments. They are now directing their efforts toward utilizing this discovery to develop a new treatment for reversing hair loss using natural...

Hair Loss & Prostate Drug may Lower Heart Risk in Men and Mice

Credit: DepositphotosMillions worldwide receive prescriptions for the medication finasteride, commonly known as Propecia or Proscar, to address male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate. However, a recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests that it may offer an unexpected and potentially life-saving advantage: reducing cholesterol levels and decreasing the overall risk of cardiovascular...