Sugary drinks and nutrient deficiencies linked to hair loss

According to evolutionary biologists, hair is more than just a biological feature; it is a secondary sexual trait deeply tied to an individual’s self-esteem and psychological well-being. Alopecia (i.e. hair loss) is a distressing condition that affects people of all ages. While alopecia and general hair follicle health are influenced by heredity, hormonal changes, medicalContinue reading “Sugary drinks and nutrient deficiencies linked to hair loss”

Harvard researchers: billions worldwide are deficient in essential micronutrients critical to human health

More than half of the global population does not consume adequate levels of micronutrients essential to health, including iron, calcium, and vitamins C and E, according to a Lancet study published in August 2024 by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, UC Santa Barbara, and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). It isContinue reading “Harvard researchers: billions worldwide are deficient in essential micronutrients critical to human health”