and "pelo malo," which means bad hair. Natural hair, which has not been straightened and is curly or textured, was considered "pelo malo," German said, while "pelo bueno" referred to straightened hair ...

Background: Finding alternative hair dyes for individuals allergic to para-phenylenediamine (PPD) has been difficult. Newer permanent and demipermanent hair dyes that have replaced PPD with para ...

Women who regularly use permanent hair dye may be putting themselves at increased risk of bladder cancer, new research findings suggest. The study is the first to show that how often you use hair ...

"It's normal for people to lose some hair on a daily basis as part of the natural hair growth cycle," she says. Also important to note: If you're someone who frequently wears your hair in ...

Oct. 17, 2024 — A major new study reveals that carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires have surged by 60 percent globally since 2001, and almost tripled in some of the most climate-sensitive ...

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We take a glance into the brain of a fruit fly in unprecedented detail and look to history to find out how to win a Nobel prize. One of the most-cited researchers in neuroscience is facing claims ...

Online, videos abound of people saying the supplements make hair thicker, healthier and shinier. Do they really? By Melinda Wenner Moyer Online and off, many people have credited supplements with ...

In 2004, physicists reported something remarkable: they had isolated ultrathin films of carbon atoms using sticky tape alone, and found that the films had astounding properties. The finding would ...

A contrast dye reaction can occur after a diagnostic imaging test, such as an MRI or CT scan. Contrast dye is an iodine-based or gadolinium-based substance that's given through a vein to help internal ...