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Hair fall is inevitable in Hong Kong because of the high humidity that makes the hair damp and heavy. This puts stress on the cuticle, causing hair to fall. To battle this common enemy, you need to choose the right weapon: hair fall shampoo. What is the Main Cause of Hair Loss? Hereditary hair loss from genetics (genes you inherit from your parents). Fungal infections on the scalp. Hairstyles that pull the hair tightly (such as braids, hair extensions or tight ponytails). Haircare that may cause damage due to processing (including perms and bleach). Hormonal changes (such as pregnancy, childbirth or menopause). Medical treatment (such as chemotherapy and certain medications). Nutritional deficiencies (especially not getting enough iron or protein). Stressful events (like having surgery or losing a loved one). Thyroid disease. How Do I Stop My Hair From Falling Out? Eat a healthy diet that includes enough calories, protein and iron. Find ways to cope with stress. Manage thyroid disease

Tirzepatide, a type 2 diabetes and weight loss medication, may be the first effective drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a study has found.  Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related disorder that affects nearly 936 million people worldwide. The only treatments currently available for the condition are devices like CPAP machines, which aid breathing during sleep. But that may soon change.  A 2024 study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine , suggests that tirzepatide — which sells under the brand name Mounjaro and is currently approved for weight management in those with type 2 diabetes — may be an effective therapy for OSA.  OSA occurs when an individual suffers from a partial or complete upper airway blockage, resulting in irregular breathing during sleep. This causes a person to wake up during the night and disrupts sleep. OSA has been shown to reduce oxygen levels in the blood and has been associated with an increased risk of

Vitamin C was first isolated in 1928 and the chemical structure was identified in 1933. 1   It wasn't until the early 1970s that Dr. Linus Pauling recommended that the optimum daily intake of vitamin C was 2,000 milligrams (mg) and everyone should consume at least 200 mg to 250 mg per day. 2 However, as "modern" medicine and the pharmaceutical industry ramped up the health care machine, vitamin C quickly fell out of favor as it is inexpensive, easy to administer and has very few side effects. In other words, as effective as vitamin C is in prevention and treatment, you can’t make money prescribing or manufacturing it. It's important to note that most mammals can make vitamin C in the body,3 but humans and guinea pigs must get it from their diet. Vitamin C is an essential factor in many enzyme reactions and several studies have shown that it's associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular conditions such as stroke, high blood pr

Have you ever wished that someone’s cancer would magically disappear? For dozens, maybe hundreds of patients each year, this is exactly what happens. It’s called spontaneous regression, and it has medical science baffled While it may sound like a fairytale or, at best, a one-in-a-million anomaly, cases of spontaneous healing from cancer have been documented in the scientific literature for hundreds of years—with surprising frequency. In 2002, more than four articles were published on the subject in medical journals in an average month. [i] From the case of “St. Peregrine’s tumor” that disappeared in the 13th century [ii]  to a recorded remission case in Paris in 1742, [iii]  the phenomenon of spontaneous regression of cancer has long baffled doctors and, undoubtedly, delighted patients who, in many cases, went on to lead healthy lives without a recurrence of cancer. While cases of spontaneous and complete healing from cancer are not always the norm, they have been accepted as medical f