Science

May 16, 2025

Scientists From UCLA May Have Discovered a Cure for Hair Loss

Hair loss is a problem more common than you may realize. About 85% of men and 33% of women will suffer from hair loss at some point. That's what makes a new breakthrough so exciting. While transplants and drugs like Rogaine and Propecia have long helped, UCLA scientists have discovered something that might be even more efficient—PP405. This small molecule appears to have a big impact on hair, able to awaken dormant but undamaged follicles.

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May 9, 2025

Orchestra Conductor Undergoes Groundbreaking Brain Surgery To Treat Parkinson’s Tremors

For 70-year-old, Ohio-based conductor Rand Laycock, being able to control his arm and hand movements is crucial when guiding dozens of musicians in Parma Symphony Orchestra. But 11 years ago, just before his 60th birthday, Rand began to notice a twitch in his thumb, sparking concerns that something was wrong. He went to his doctor for advice, and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Rand’s tremors soon became uncontrollable, making his once-precise movements increasingly difficult.

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May 6, 2025

How Long Does It Take to Form a Habit? Research Says Longer Than You May Think

There’s an enduring belief that it only takes 21 days to form a habit—at least that’s what plastic surgeon Maxwell Matz insisted upon in his 1960 self-help book Psycho-Cybernetics. He claimed that it took his patients about 21 days to adjust to their new appearance after surgery and, though no formal experiment was conducted to verify this further, Matz’s observation eventually became an enduring myth in the popular imagination.

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