In human beings, active phase of hair growth lasts 3-5 years, followed by a 10-day transitional period, and finally the hair sheds and follicles fall out
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5th Apr 2025 | Updated at 04:11pm 5th Apr 2025
Supporting South Asian women through breast cancer
- 04 Mar 2025
Breast cancer awareness in the South Asian community has been limited by cultural taboos and modesty, leading to late diagnoses and poorer outcomes. However, social media, community outreach, and public figures are helping break the stigma....
Empower yourself this World Cancer Day: Know your body and get yourself checked
- 05 Feb 2025
Scheduled for Tuesday 4th February, this year’s World Cancer Day aims to raise awareness about cancer prevention and mobilise action towards early detection. Alongside this, NHS England’s latest campaign encourages everyone to be aware of their...
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Kris Sollid, senior director of nutrition communications at the International Food Information Council, says that the confusion regarding 'clean eating' is amplified because "there is no standard definition for what clean means, and many consumers...
