For years, Katherine Hough, 27, suffered from a series of mystifying symptoms. “I had unexplained stomach pains. Then when I got to university I began to faint frequently, my hair was falling out, I had severe joint pains and was constantly tired. My Mum thought it was down to my hectic student lifestyle.” A visit… Read More »
Getty ImagesVesna Jovanovic / EyeEm It’s the middle of the afternoon at work, and you’ve decided to have a piece of that leftover Halloween candy sitting at your desk. You unwrap the candy, lift it to your mouth…and it slips between your fingers, dropping onto the office carpet. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below As long… Read More »
Universal Health Services grew its third-quarter profit by nearly 22% year-over-year, the investor-owned hospital chain announced Thursday. The King of Prussia, Pa.-based company reported $ 171.7 million in net income during the quarter, up from $ 141.2 million during the same period in 2017. Net revenue rose by 4.2% to $ 2.65 billion, compared with… Read More »
Many people face hair loss, but only a few experience it from as early as childhood. This occurs in a rare hereditary condition called hypotrichosis simplex. Now, finally, researchers have been able to identify the gene responsible for this form of hair loss. One gene may drive the mechanisms behind a rare form of hair… Read More »