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A 90 Day Fiancé reality star and infamous catfishing victim is showing off a dramatic transformation, including his newfound sense of optimism

Urban populations in early modern to modern Japan depended strongly on rice and marine fish, raising the question of whether such apparently simple diets provided sufficient mineral availability in everyday life. Here, we analyze human hair preserved in historical book covers to reconstruct elemental exposure among urban commoners from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries. Screening…

Since GLP-1 drugs went mainstream in the early 2020s, there has been increasing attention on the potential side effects, predominantly gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, diarrhea and constipation

1 medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity are associated with an increased risk of hair loss – especially non-scarring alopecia – in adults with type 2 diabetes, a new study has found

Dermatologists are observing increased reports of temporary hair loss among users of GLP-1 weight-loss medications. This side effect is primarily linked to rapid weight reduction and nutritional gaps rather than direct drug toxicity. Experts emphasize that patients should seek medical supervision to manage diet and prevent such stress-induced shedding

Problems such as dandruff and itchy scalp are still a complaint that men often experience. This condition not only interferes with comfort, but can also affect self-confidence when doing activities or interacting with others

Weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have boomed in popularity, and so have reports of myriad side-effects. This week researchers have suggested GLP-1 medications could be associated with hair loss

Research into GLP-1 medications is not always robust but complaints such as digestive problems are well known

A new study published in The BMJ has added to existing evidence of a link between weight loss drugs and hair loss, finding that patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists had a modestly higher risk of developing non-scarring alopecia than those prescribed other diabetes medicines

GLP-1 medications commonly used to manage type 2 diabetes and obesity may be associated with a modest increase in hair loss, according to a study published by The BMJ on July 22, 2026