The secret about why hair goes gray may lie in a certain type of stem cell that gets "stuck" in our hair follicles, according to a new study. "It is the loss of chameleon-like function in melanocyte ...

(Boston)—Deborah Lang, PhD, associate professor of dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), has been awarded a three-year, $544,390 grant from the LEO Foundation, one of Denmark’s ...

Deregulation of p16INK4A is a critical event in melanoma susceptibility and progression. It is generally assumed that the major effect of loss of p16 function is mediated through the CDK−cyclin ...

The quest for maintaining natural hair color has led researchers to an unexpected source: a powerful plant compound found in everyday vegetables. This antioxidant, known as luteolin, demonstrates ...

Share on Pinterest A study discovered a new underlying mechanism with stem cells causing the hair to turn gray, which could lead to potential treatment. BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy Hair follicles contain ...

Your body’s way of fighting off cancer may manifest through your hair, a recent study has discovered. Having gray hair may be a sign that your body is working to protect you against the deadliest form ...

The appearance of those first few gray hairs often marks a significant moment in our relationship with aging. While genetics primarily determines when your hair begins losing its natural pigment, ...

Premature grey hair often signals underlying health issues beyond just aging. Conditions like vitamin B12 deficiency, thyroid disorders, and autoimmune diseases are linked to early hair depigmentation ...