Women's Health Dec 10, 2008
About one in seven men has a combination of genes -- one new and one first discovered in 2001 -- that increases his risk of male pattern baldness sevenfold, compared to men without the combination. Can taking aspirin or ibuprofen reduce your risk of getting breast cancer. (CNN -- Health)
An intelligence pill is hard to swallow Dec 10, 2008
For example, the male enhancement pill could compete with the male pattern baldness pill so that the hapless patient will have hair that stands up for at least four hours. But I also wonder whether a market exists for a better-brain pill. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Trying to understand the bailout Dec 9, 2008
"Who's to blame for the biggest financial catastrophe of our time? There are plenty of culprits, but one candidate for lead perp is former Sen. Phil Gramm. Eight years ago, as part of a decades-long anti-regulatory crusade, Gramm pulled a sly legislative maneuver that greased the way to the multibillion-dollar subprime meltdown. Yet has Gramm been banished from the corridors of power? Reviled as the villain who bankrupted Middle America? Hardly. Now a well-paid executive at a Swiss bank, Gramm... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Youthfulness a costly American obsession Dec 8, 2008
His face is that of a distinguished-looking grandpa; his head is balding, and what hair there is is white. But his 69-year-old body looks like it belongs to a muscle-bound 30-year-old. (MSNBC -- Health)
Pittsburgh-area charities struggle to stock pantries Dec 8, 2008
Among them is a balding woman who lives in a nearby high rise for the elderly; a senior juggling a business management major with trying to make ends meet; and 35-year-old mother Rachel Covington, whose fianc;e was fired two months ago from a fancy Downtown restaurant, where he worked as a waiter. Covington, whose fianc;e, Jonathan Lang, called Northside Ministries earlier in the morning, minds her son in an infant carrier, waiting for help in getting baby food and other supplies to her car. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Modest mum with a ferocious will to win Dec 8, 2008
The treatment continued for five months and, in May this year, McCann threw away the wig she had used to disguise her baldness and returned to running, if only a 30-minute jog every couple of days. But the cancer returned, in her liver. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Search for life Dec 7, 2008
Except for her balding head from strong doses of chemotherapy, little about Lydia betrays the seriousness of her illness. On most days, the friendly, precocious girl with the nickname Liddy remains full of energy and spunk, even during her current stay in the cancer unit at Akron Children s Hospital. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
* Mutants row hits Crufts dog show Dec 7, 2008
David Balding, professor of statistical genetics at Imperial College London and co-author of a recent report on inbreeding in purebred dogs, agrees ... Because youre mating animals with similar genes, says Balding, youre getting a big loss of genetic diversity and that has bad consequences in terms of your ability to resist disease. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
On Your Mind Dec 7, 2008
Here s my advice to the person who was offended by older balding men with ponytails: You judge your fashion show and I ll judge mine. Nov. 25. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Search for life Dec 2, 2008
Except for her balding head from strong doses of chemotherapy, little about Lydia betrays the seriousness of her illness. On most days, the friendly, precocious girl with the nickname Liddy remains full of energy and spunk, even during her current stay in the cancer unit at Akron Children s Hospital. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Nov 30, 2008
He may only be a toddler, but he feels right at home among the old folks, being a balding child who wears glasses and is confined to a wheelchair. At this stage of the story it's only Pitt's heavily made-up head we're seeing (digitally imposed on other bodies); it will be a while before he begins to resemble the matinee idol we know. (Newsweek)
Spencer Forrest's X5 Web Site Gets a Facelift; Aims to Educate Consumers About Beating Hair Loss Nov 28, 2008
If cleared, the X5 will become only the fourth ever product to receive USFDA recognition for the cessation of hair loss and the stimulation of hair growth in males with hereditary balding. About Spencer Forrest Inc. -- Spencer Forrest Inc. was founded in 1981 and has singularly revolutionized the cosmetic hair loss treatment industry. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Brad Pitt as 'Gollum' Nov 26, 2008
Pitt s head is a white haired balding orb set on top of a little person who is growing older by the hour. He s Gollum from Lord of the Rings meeting Robert Redford, with a better wardrobe. (Fox News)
On Your Mind Nov 24, 2008
Here s my advice for older men who grow ponytails, especially balding older men who grow ponytails. It looks like crap. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Penn Hills man charged in teen's shooting death Nov 24, 2008
During the ensuing investigation, witnesses told police that an "older black male" who was balding, heavyset and appeared to be about 47 years old was either part of the group hosting the party or was providing security for the party. Witnesses told police that throughout the party, the suspect was "getting into altercations with kids at the party," in particular with a young man named "Troy.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Oregon's Most Skiable Bachelor Nov 23, 2008
-- During the spring I spent the weekend with a nearly 50-year-old bachelor, balding on top, who was hiding out in the wilds of central Oregon. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Scientists Could Find Cure For 'Wolf Boy' Nov 21, 2008
Ironically, the breakthrough stems from Christiano's research into baldness. A dermatologist and geneticist, she's a pioneer in the field who actually discovered a gene associated with hair loss. (Fox News)
St. Marys School stays Passionately Pink Nov 20, 2008
The surprise and embarrassment of baldness is a difficult side effect of the treatment. According to Nancy Brinker, The problem with chemotherapy is that it doesn t know the difference between the good guys and the bad guys, so a lot of important healthy cells are killed in the process, including the cells of the stomach lining and hair roots. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
What men want from their bodies Nov 20, 2008
Its not just women who grumble about their body and looks, for young men too have body image issues, which range from physique and height to hair loss. Thats the conclusion of a new research. (India Times, India)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 15, 2008 Nov 16, 2008
And Richard at 9:55 a.m. is technically correct about not stoning children, but wrong "in spirit." 2 Kings 2:23-24 shows that God, through his prophet Elisha, causes two she-bears to attack 42 "small boys" simply because they made fun of Elishas baldness. Blessings,3D. (North County Times)
The long and the short of men's anatomical angst Nov 14, 2008
But there were contradictions - such as the trend of shaving the entire head to conceal partial baldness, and the shift towards smooth male torsos in advertising, a reversal of the traditional association between male body hair and virility. Other evidence - the arrival of men's salons and skin products and a reported increase in men undergoing cosmetic surgery - suggested male body worries were increasing, Professor Tiggemann said, and this in turn might be attributable to social change. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Talkin' 'bout my geriatric generation Nov 14, 2008
Let s face it, the landscape here on the Coast is overrun with pot-bellied, graying, balding, sagging, hair-dyed, bewigged, spectacle-wearing, semi-geriatric leftovers from the long-haired, Vietnam warring, spaced-out, rocking, Woodstocking, hippie-dippie Sixties. The Coastal One knows this because he s one of the semi-geriatric leftovers. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Human hair linked to dinosaur claws Nov 12, 2008
Genes for are also in the news, as another scientific team recently found a gene linked to human baldness that can be inherited from an individual's mother or father. Previously, yet another gene associated with hair loss was identified, but it only passes down through the maternal line. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Human Nature Nov 12, 2008
I can draw you a mental picture of him pretty quickly: bubbly, balding, not much over five feet tall, wears a backpack over his tweed jacket (did I mention the "". and asked the audience whether anybody could give him a ride to Charlottesville tonight. (Slate)
BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008
A study of men 20 to 60 years old, none of whom were balding, found that they lost an average of 10 hairs when they combed their hair for a minute after shampooing it. You can try this at home, but if you find that more than 50 hairs fall out in 60 seconds, you might want to start thinking about. (USA Today -- Money)
Study Says This Puts Women in the Mood Nov 7, 2008
The frequency and severity of other side effects events acne, baldness, and voice deepening did not differ between the treatment groups. There were no clinically relevant changes in blood lipid levels, glucose metabolism or liver function in any of the groups. (Fox News)
Belly up in a sub-prime hootenanny Nov 7, 2008
I looked up: there were three of them, all with the savage baldness of the unhooded KKK recruit. "What's what?" I replied. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Researcher seeks clues to aging within our DNA Nov 3, 2008
People with Werner syndrome develop baldness, wrinkles, cataracts, osteoporosis and other aging maladies in their teens or early 20s and often die in their 40s. Patricia L. Opresko. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
‘Bioshock' a Rapturous horror Oct 30, 2008
Their genes have been rewritten many times over by Plasmids, superhuman upgrades that can halt male baldness or even empower someone with telekinesis. To survive the Splicer hordes, Jack must not only wield the traditional range of FPS weapons pistol, shotgun, grenade launcher but power-up with Plasmids as well. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
50 Best Inventions 2008 Oct 30, 2008
Learning and sharing your genetic secrets are at the heart of 23andMe's controversial new service a $399 saliva test that estimates your predisposition for more than 90 traits and conditions ranging from baldness to blindness. Although 23andMe isn't the only company selling DNA tests to the public, it does the best job of making them accessible and affordable. (Time.com)
Hairdos and don'ts with Paris and Posh Oct 29, 2008
On the other side of the Atlantic the one-time US presidential candidate Paris Hilton has taken time out to mentor Prince William on his impending baldness. According to Woman's Day, Hilton was seen in a London nightclub called Whisky Mist, where the two discussed the efficacy of various hair retention treatments until the wee small hours. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Synecdoche, New York': Nowhere Man, By Kurt Loder Oct 25, 2008
(She recommends to him a novel written by a 4-year-old boy: "He killed himself when he was 5.") To make things more complicated although not nearly as complicated as they'll soon become Caden is also being followed by a tall, balding man named Sammy (Tom Noonan). Why. (MTV.com)
After my cancer triathlon, I faced Everest Oct 21, 2008
One, a short balding man, was discussing my diagnosis with the others huddled in a circle around him. He leaned over my bed and took my hand. (Globe and Mail)
Real of fake? Oct 21, 2008
People who have a lot of baldness and a very limited donor area. Older people who are not that active. (The Palm Beach Post)
On Your Mind: Comments from the community Oct 20, 2008
However, to follow up on that, if I had a balding head, I think I would just shave my whole head and keep it nice and shiny. I wonder if he ll consider that. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
'Bald gene' association found Oct 16, 2008
Find out the most effective treatments for male-pattern baldness, the most common type of hair loss, which affects 6 ... A cure for baldness is one step closer after scientists found two genes that dramatically increase the chance of hair loss in men, the Daily Express reported ... The newspaper reports that around 14% of men carry both genetic variants, a third of men suffer from baldness by the age of 45, and 80% of cases are thought to be caused by genetic factors. (NHS Choices)
Male Baldness Related To DNA Oct 15, 2008
The independent research of two groups of international researchers from United Kingdom, Iceland, Switzerland and the Netherlands, reveals DNA responsible for increasing some mens susceptibility to male pattern baldness. That is where, the idea of baldness being inherited from the mothers side of the family comes from, according to Dr. Brent Richards, an endocrinologist at McGill University and lead author of one of the studies ... Though, recognition was always there that several genes... (TopNews)
One-two gene punch ups men's baldness odds Oct 14, 2008
One-two gene punch raises odds of baldness in men - CNN.com ... One-two gene punch raises odds of baldness in men ... 40 million men in the United States affected by baldness. (CNN -- Health)
Male pattern baldness pinpointed on DNA Oct 14, 2008
The discovery could lead to new ways to prevent male pattern baldness or a quick genetic test to determine if a man is likely to hang on to his hair ... The section of chromosome 20 that Brent Richards and his colleagues have implicated in baldness isn't a gene ... Male pattern baldness affects one in three men, including actor Bruce Willis. (Globe and Mail)
Baldness Gene Discovered: 1 In 7 Men At Risk Oct 13, 2008
13, 2008) Researchers at McGill University, King's College London and GlaxoSmithKline Inc. have identified two genetic variants in Caucasians that together produce an astounding sevenfold increase the risk of male pattern baldness ... About a third of all men are affected by male pattern baldness by age 45 ... The condition's social and economic impact is considerable: expenditures for hair transplantation in the United States alone exceeded 115 million (U.S.) in 2007, while global revenues for... (Science Daily)
Bald? It could be genetic Oct 13, 2008
Gene detectives on Sunday said they had netted two genetic variants that, together, boost the risk of male baldness sevenfold ... Previous research has determined that male pattern baldness also known as androgenic alopecia has a highly genetic origin ... One of the lead researchers, Tim Spector of King's College London, said the findings raised questions as to the evolutionary origins of baldness and opened up new paths for cures for hair loss. (iAfrica.com)
Important new hair-loss gene discovered Oct 13, 2008
Two positions frequently displayed a clear correspondence with baldness in these men a clear indication that the genes located at those points were involved in hair-loss ... These results also throw interesting light on the inheritance of baldness in that hitherto the only known risk gene for the androgen receptor lay on the X-chromosome, and was thus inherited from the mother which accounts for the fact that in the case of hair-loss men often take after their maternal grandfathers. (EurekAlert!)
New Genetic Links to Baldness Discovered Oct 13, 2008
SUNDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) -- New genetic links to male pattern baldness have been discovered by researchers in England and Germany ... "Screening for the X chromosome locus and also for this new one can possibly show the risk of male pattern baldness," he said ... And one small company already markets a $149 genetic screening test for male pattern baldness. (Washington Post)
Along N.C. highway, sagging economy meets politics Oct 12, 2008
The whole world is suffering now," Roebuck said. In many ways, the communities along Pitt Countys main north-south highway reflect the rest of North Carolina -- a dichotomy between the old farming economy and the new industries stemming from technology and higher education. Whether business is down, milk costs more or the banks wont offer loans, the effect for residents around here is the same: They have less money. Strung along N.C. 11 are small towns with empty storefronts, trailer parks... (Anchorage Daily News)
Hope and hurt along Highway 11 Oct 11, 2008
"And it's not just me," said Steve Roebuck, 69, as he ran a comb around a client's balding head in the near-empty downtown of Bethel. A McCain 2008 sticker was pasted on the wall next to the Ten Commandments. (News & Observer)
COLUMN: Will you choose the comb-over poster child or Mr. Big Ears for president? Oct 10, 2008
For one thing, I think McCain could have a real advantage in becoming an advocate for balding Americans. Aren t they under-represented when it comes to publicity and sympathy for their plight. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
MORE: Tom Wilkinson, the actor who does it all Oct 8, 2008
It did require him to shave the last few wisps of gray hair left atop his head after his stint as the balding Franklin. "Tom was always so different in every movie I saw him in," Ritchie says. (USA Today)
Hope for those under breast cancer shadow Oct 5, 2008
"Who said being bald is not being a woman? During the shoot for the film Water, I sported a bald head boldly in public and even at my son's wedding . There is no need to fear it. Just face it boldly and the baldness will never worry you," she said. "Not always does a woman affected with breast cancer have to lose her breasts. This is done only in rare cases when there is no other possible way out to save her life," she explained. (Times of India)
The fallout of hair loss: Suffering in silence Oct 4, 2008
Unlike male-pattern baldness, which is usually genetic and much more widely accepted thanks in part to the popularity of the shaved male head female hair loss is triggered by a number of causes and often cuts to the heart of a womans femininity, self-image and self-esteem ... Hoffmann has androgenetic alopecia commonly called male- or female-pattern baldness ... In women, it generally causes thinning over the top and front of the scalp, as opposed to the receding hairlines and... (MSNBC -- Health)
Steven Soderbergh Takes Risky $65 Million Gamble on Revolutionary `Che' Oct 3, 2008
But we decided that Bolivia doesn't really make a lot of sense unless you've seen (what happened in) Cuba,'' said the balding, bearded Soderbergh, wearing a sports jacket and red T- shirt. You'd keep wondering why he doesn't quit in Bolivia because it's going so badly. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Sep 21, 2008
Hancock is 6 feet, about 172 pounds, and is balding with white hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 935-3311, Crime Stoppers in Hilo at 961-8300 or in Kona at 329-8181. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Almanac predicts a first for Augusta Sep 19, 2008
A guy walks into a post office one day to see a middle-age, balding man standing at the counter methodically placing "Love" stamps on bright pink envelopes with hearts all over them ... His curiosity getting the better of him, he goes up to the balding man and asks him what he is doing ... "Well," the balding man says, "I'm a divorce lawyer.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Problems With Plastics? Sep 17, 2008
Problems With Plastics. Dr. Jon LaPook Looks At Controversial Component Of Plastic Packaging That Is Under Investigation - CBS News. (CBS News)
Atlantans? Ugly?See who thinks so Sep 16, 2008
I guess you find balding men and women with cankles attractive ... I guess you find balding men and women with cankles attractive ... I guess you find balding men and women with cankles attractive. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Northern Ireland conflict remembered Sep 11, 2008
Afterwards, about 700 of the veterans, paunchier, grey-haired and balding in their civvies but with their service medals gleaming, lined up outside under the watchful eye and barked commands of a Guards regimental sergeant major to march behind a military band through the City of London to a reception at Guildhall. About this article. (guardian.co.uk)
Foods To Beat Bad Breath... Sep 9, 2008
(2:37)One gene for baldness is discovered, leading to the question of real hair replacement. But are men and women against male baldness. (CBS News)
EXCERPT: Read a little from 'Supreme Courtship' Sep 9, 2008
He was sixtyfour years old and, as one waspish pundit put it, "fast approaching retirement age, and not a minute too soon." He was physically unremarkable in an Eisenhowerish sort of way: balding, trim, pleasant-looking but with the quietly commanding look of, say, an airline pilot or high school principal. Some people fill a room. (USA Today -- Life)
WWII VETERANS: Kids keep reunions, memories alive Sep 8, 2008
My sister, a Boston real estate broker, says Dad blamed the Army for his baldness. To clinch it, I got my laptop computer. (USA Today)
He Won His Battle With Cancer Sep 6, 2008
Walk into the oncology waiting room of a hospital and you'll find it hard not to notice the crowd--or the balding heads, the yellow faces, that gaunt prisoner-of-war look of those who are well into their chemotherapy. You stare blankly across the room at the others staring blankly back, everyone silently asking the question: Am I going to make it. (Time.com)
5 things you didn't know about ... Werner syndrome Sep 3, 2008
Other characteristics include short stature, wrinkled skin, baldness, muscular atrophy, a high-pitched voice, graying hair, cataracts and diabetes. Diagnosis: There is no specific test to diagnose Werner syndrome. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Hair-raising treatment Aug 28, 2008
"It helps with circulation and also facilitates penetration of the products applied. We also recommend that you brush your hair every day as that will help remove dust, reduce falling hair, and restore hair volume," said Marin, who grinned in irony over the fact that he was balding. This French premium name was developed in 1957 by Ren Furterer who was spurred on by his hairstylist wife. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Gene Link Found to Neuroblastoma Aug 27, 2008
By: Heather Hajek Published: Tuesday, 26 August 2008. When thinking of having a family we may wonder what genes or traits our children may inherit from us. (HealthNews)
The tragic tale of Caesar Aug 27, 2008
Caesar pretends annoyance when she makes fun of his baldness, but he indulges her. This gives Shaw plenty of time to explore Caesar's views, all of which turn out to be Shaw's. (National Post)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News Search for missing Bismarck man continues Aug 26, 2008
He has white hair and is balding. He has brown eyes and wears glasses. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Biden - It's all about the hair... Aug 25, 2008
" A quick survey of stylists and hair transplant surgeons some of whom have followed Biden s career path for y 000023E8 ears, while others didn t know about him until yesterday found that there was little mystery. When he had darker hair it was pretty obvious, he had larger plugs, said Dr. Michael Beehner, medical director of the Saratoga Hair Transplant Center in New York. With the lightening of his hair, it looks much, much better now. Years ago, it was much more detectable, added a surgeon... (The Drudge Report)
