Your DNA's in the post Jul 29, 2008
BEING ROB LIDDLE Alcohol flush reaction - no Nicotine dependence - normal Baldness - likely before age 40 Can taste bitter flavours - yes. "It should be your decision - we are not ramming it down anyone's throat. How you use it depends on who you are, but you are entitled to make the choice of getting the information or not getting it. "But you can get so much out of it - it could be extremely beneficial to know that you are at a higher risk. (BBC News -- UK)
S Tharoor: We're living in a fake world Jul 27, 2008
Emails offering expensive drugs at hard-to-beat prices - drugs against cholesterol, blood pressure, arthritis and baldness, always bearing familiar brand names like Lipitor, Celebrex and inevitably Viagra. The wiser amongst us delete them instantly. (India Times, India)
Bossier City teen and mom donating hair to charity Jul 26, 2008
The organization uses donated hair to make wigs for people who are balding due to chemotherapy and other medical treatments. Supercuts in Bossier City provided the haircut free of charge and will handle the shipping of the hair. (KSLA.com, LA)
Pa. parents sue FirstEnergy over girl’s illness Jul 23, 2008
PITTSBURGH The family of a girl who once asked Santa Claus for a wig to hide her baldness is suing FirstEnergy Generation Corp., saying its coal-fired power plant in Beaver County spewed pollution that caused the hair loss and other health problems. The Bruce Mansfield plant in Shippingport has long been targeted by state and federal regulators, as well as environmental activists who have sued FirstEnergy, claiming the facility continues to violate Pennsylvania pollution standards. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Why must Braves make this difficult? Jul 23, 2008
It does make it seem a lot more normal when the bearded, balding Braves icon is in the clubhouse, that voice booming as he plays practical jokes and bust balls during the drawn-out afternoon preparation period. I talked to him yesterday, before last night s win, and asked him what he can say to the team at tough times like this from his position on the sidelines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
HEALTH BLOG: Mental health news and notes Jul 23, 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)
Should Genetic Tests Be Regulated? Jul 23, 2008
Some tests look for single genes associated with disorders (baldness, in the case of HairDX); others, like 23andMe, one of the industry leaders, use a DNA chip to scan the entire genome in search of single nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs genetic variants that help determine risk for disease or likely traits such as eye color. Currently this booming direct-to-consumer industry operates with little federal oversight and few industry guidelines. (Time.com)
For EIU's Walters, no more Mr. Nice Guy (just for now) Jul 22, 2008
That didn t necessarily make him fighting mad when anyone dared to needle the balding big guy even after he got past the stage of being called skinny. I takes a lot to move me, he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'No mas long hair' for Tigers' Rodney Jul 21, 2008
Inge came out halfway through his head shaving, saying his brief look with hair on the sides was modeled after various balding reporters, teammates and his manager. "There's something wrong with Inge," Leyland said, chuckling. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Online Hair Loss Restoration Sales Jul 20, 2008
For $149, HairDX does not offer a solution to hair loss, but does help clients analyze which areas on their heads are genetically predisposed to future baldness ... 99, Rogaine s Extra Strength 3-pack is for men who have a general thinning of hair on the top of the scalp but is not intended for frontal baldness or a receding hairline ... DNC-L Topical Treatment for Advanced Stages of Baldness costs $45. (Suite101.com)
Baseball Bat Murder Trial Set for October Jul 16, 2008
Chavis, a slight, balding man with a full beard, had little visible reaction to the proceedings. The victim's family members have said she had finally decided to leave what they described as an abusive relationship with her husband at the time he is accused of killing her. (The Pilot Newspaper)
McCain's Doublespeak Jul 13, 2008
6 trillion, has no budget cost, and doesn't raise payroll taxes is sort of like saying that Cindy McCain's passion fruit mousse recipe has no fat, burns calories, and eliminates male pattern baldness: It's impossible. You see the same kind of doublespeak with tax policy. (CBS News)
Ageing disgracefully Jul 13, 2008
Baldness is "associated with high testosterone and thus sexiness". Grey hair "really does add a distinguished air". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Both spenders, but one isn't fixated on past Jul 13, 2008
If you see an overweight, balding guy, in a CHEAP 3 piece suit, Sweating profusely call the cops immediately. And, Mrs LITTLE ANDY Please no more SPEEDO S for the young lad The girls are beginning to laugh and point. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
HEALTH BLOG: Easy to digest nutrition news briefs Jul 8, 2008
Fitness and nutrition - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Kids and cholesterol. (USA Today -- Money)
Jesse Helms, GOP icon, dead at 86 Jul 5, 2008
Balding and bespectacled, he spoke in a mild, mumbly voice; and even opponents lauded his courtliness. When Mr. Helms announced he would not seek reelection in 2002, Senator Joseph Biden, Democrat of Delaware, called him "one of the most thoughtful, considerate, and gracious senators I have ever served with.". (Boston Globe)
Shining a light on genetic testing Jul 5, 2008
-based company sells a test that predicts baldness ... HairDx representatives said they don't think tougher oversight of the baldness-gene test is necessary ... "We are looking at a genetic test for baldness. We are not curing cancer.". (AZCentral -- Business)
The man who made Bozo the Clown a household name dies Jul 4, 2008
Mr Harmon did not create the balding, flame-haired character, but played him in numerous appearances over the years. He purchased the copyright in the 1950s and licensed the character to others, including TV stations across the US.. (BBC News -- Americas)
Creature comfort Jul 1, 2008
the tall, balding man standing at my door asked. He twisted his hat in his hands and shifted from foot to foot. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
People Profile --Hair stylist goes ‘short’ for customer with cancer Jul 1, 2008
There s no baldness in my family. My father had a full head of hair and my mother had gorgeous hair, he said. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Progeria: The aging of innocence Jun 30, 2008
About one in 8 million children have progeria, which eventually will lead to baldness, arthritis and heart problems. For now, Zach is a slip of blond hair and baby jabber, a toddler smaller than others his age who didn't crawl but instead one day simply picked up his tiny body and started to walk. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bill Gates turns talents to saving kids Jun 29, 2008
"The world is getting better, but it's not getting better fast enough, and it's not getting better for everyone. Diseases like malaria that kill over a million people a year get far less attention than drugs to help with baldness.". Gates means to change that with a new hands-on role as head of the $39 billion , the world's biggest charity. (New York Daily News)
8 Ways to Spot Skin Cancer Before It Kills Jun 29, 2008
Many hats for men don't shade the ears, and balding men often forget to protect their hairless pates. Both are common sites for squamous and basal cell carcinoma. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Davenport bandaged like a mummy Jun 26, 2008
Various balding, besuited weathermen have breathlessly forecast scorching conditions of, well, about 23 C. But this is England, after all, and any summer will do. The roof is back over what was effectively a nude centre court last year, and all is in place except the clear retractable cover that will be ready for 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Missing Tempe man has heart condition Jun 25, 2008
Cooke is a 6 foot-1-inch, 285-pound white man with balding gray hair. He also walks with a noticeable limp and was last seen wearing khaki shorts and a morphine pouch attached to his stomach, police said. (AZCentral)
Does washing your hair too often make you get dandruff or go bald? Jun 25, 2008
The idea that washing your hair frequently causes baldness or dandruff is actually a misconception ... There are many types of baldness, including male- and female-pattern baldness ... A dermatologist will be able to diagnose the type of baldness you're experiencing, as well as potential causes. (Globe and Mail)
Family's tragedy gets worse Jun 25, 2008
His hands handcuffed behind his back, the balding, gray-haired defendant was wearing a black golf shirt, tan jeans and loafers. He showed no emotion as he was led into the courtroom. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Here's one they made up earlier Jun 24, 2008
Think the ultra-professional sports presenter, Clare Balding, or other women proud to be a lesbian, such as crime writer Val McDermid, performer Amy Lame, EastEnders veteran Pam St Clement, comedian Sue Perkins, and politician Angela Eagle. As for Singleton, I wish her well, but if she does not want to be a part of this glorious sisterhood of lezzerism, we will begrudgingly let her go. (guardian.co.uk)
Follicular Unit Hair Transplant Jun 23, 2008
Considering hair restoration for alopecia (baldness) ... The vast majority of males will develop some degree of hair thinning, most commonly as male pattern baldness ... Distribution is essential, ensuring the hair transplantation is not marooned in a sea of baldness as hair loss progresses. (Suite101.com)
Countdown to Hair Loss Jun 18, 2008
Study offers method to gauge whether you're bound for baldness ... Sixty healthy men aged 20 to 60 without evidence of baldness participated. (MEDLINEplus)
Polyclinics: worries grow over government's plan to save the NHS Jun 15, 2008
" Which DOESN'T mean longer, more expensive journeys! Travel is going to get a lot costlier too.. For eve. hours - why not close some mornings to balance it? We HAVE polyclinics - they're called local hospitals.S. Morgain, UK, UKI strongly appose polyclinics. I have been seing my same GP for last twenty three years and he knows my health problems inside out and I am very confident and satisfied. I have had no problems whatsoever booking an appointment. My GP cares for his patients and has always... (Times Online)
DIY piercings put women at risk Jun 14, 2008
This week, Amanda advises how to treat thinning hair and baldness by changing your diet. Get motivated, meet likeminded people and get healthy, with our free Times Health Club. (Times Online)
Men Are Taking Steps to Look Their Best Jun 13, 2008
A donor strip of hair follicles is removed from a non-balding area, usually in the back of the head; these follicles are then transplanted into balding and thinning areas. Because the follicles in the donor grafts are less subject to the hormone that leads to hair loss, once one or two procedures are completed, visits of four to eight hours each, the results are permanent. (Pekin Times, IL)
Regional Roundup Jun 13, 2008
Potts is described as white, 5-feet-9 inches tall, 165 pounds with blue eyes and balding brown hair. Anyone with information may contact local law enforcement or the Sheriff's Office at 468-4400. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Illegal Viagra Leads Rising Counterfeit Drug Seizures, Sham Internet Sales Jun 11, 2008
He also sold knockoffs of Viagra, 's baldness drug Propecia; Pfizer's Lipitor and its painkiller Celebrex; and Lilly's Cialis, to as many 65,000 customers, from late 1998 until his arrest in March 2004. If you are on the Internet, people can't really tell if you're a big operator or a reputable operator, who you are as long as you can make that website look pretty impressive,'' Kolowich says. (Bloomberg)
8 volunteer vacations Jun 7, 2008
Ryan Balding, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, helped feed the homeless in Washington, D.C. ... "On the first day at a soup kitchen, we were organized into different stations -- I chopped onions while others did salad prep. Another day, we loaded up food in vans and drove out to parks and other locations where there are a lot of homeless people, and we handed out sandwiches and soup. Volunteering changes your perspective and opens your eyes to things you weren't aware of -- like how many different... (CNN -- Travel)
Hair-Cloning Could Be Next Step in the Baldness Battle Jun 4, 2008
Hair-Cloning Could Be Next Step in Battle Against Baldness ... Millions of men and women who suffer from premature baldness or hair loss could soon be able to regain their original lustrous locks by cloning their remaining hair in the laboratory, research suggests. (Fox News)
Medical Geneticists Cautions Against Rushing Into Genetic Testing Jun 4, 2008
Gene tests to predict future baldness. With ongoing. (Science Daily)
Dog neglected Jun 4, 2008
Its fur coat was unkempt, greasy and scaly, its eyes were watery, its tail was covered in lumps and balding at the end. The dogs fur was badly matted and its ears were infected. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Gazza sectioned for second time Jun 3, 2008
Page last updated at 15:24 GMT, Monday, 2 June 2008 16:24 UK. Gascoigne made 57 appearances for England in a 10-year period. (BBC News -- UK)
Cancer claimA family seek redress for their father's asbestos-related death Jun 3, 2008
Page last updated at 06:33 GMT, Tuesday, 3 June 2008 07:33 UK. It was agonising watching him suffer. (BBC News -- UK)
Many still denied HIV drug access Jun 3, 2008
Page last updated at 11:12 GMT, Monday, 2 June 2008 12:12 UK. Access to antiretroviral therapy remains limited. (BBC News -- Health)
Cloned hair could be the way to beat baldness Jun 3, 2008
Lab-grown cells 'treat baldness. Remaining hair cells are multiplied to fill bald areas. (BBC News -- Health)
Progress painfully slow Jun 3, 2008
Page last updated at 13:55 GMT, Monday, 2 June 2008 14:55 UK. Jill McGivering BBC News. (BBC News -- Health)
Study: World Newspaper Circ Rising Jun 3, 2008
"They say newspapers and print are dead. Well, I just don't see it," the association's president, Timothy Balding, told more than 1,800 publishers, editors and other senior newspapers executives at the three-day conference. The strong sales in Asia, which is home to 74 of the world's 100 best-selling dailies, contrasted starkly with declining newspaper readership in the West. (Time.com)
Real Hair Loss Solutions Jun 1, 2008
Unfortunately, for 50 million men in the United States, male pattern baldness, the most common cause of hair loss in men, is in their genes. Some men experience male pattern baldness while still in their teens, and it becomes more common as men age. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Roof is open, and so's this blog May 30, 2008
Wonder if he d be interested in a fat balding white dude. crosses fingers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Traction Alopecia May 29, 2008
Ballerina baldness' can easily be remedied by changing your hair care routine. Tension hair loss, or traction alopecia, is a relatively common condition for men and women which involves localised hair loss. (Suite101.com)
Who's your favorite character? May 29, 2008
And with the much younger Smith, she dared not fall for him until he broke down her walls and stood by her through breast cancer, baldness and loss of libido. At times, Samantha made even her closest friends uncomfortable just by being herself. (KHOU.com, TX)
After 'American Idol,' David Archuleta can still beat David Cook ... May 28, 2008
After 'American Idol,' David Archuleta can still beat David Cook at the Grammys and beyond : Gold Derby by Tom O'Neil : The Envelope - Los Angeles Times. Sure, pulled off that jaw dropper over on "," but can still beat by winning more showbiz awards in the future and by having a longer career. (Los Angeles Times)
WHO Bridges Rich-Poor Intellectual Property Split May 26, 2008
Developing countries say pharmaceutical companies now invest large sums to create treatments that wealthy consumers will spend money on -- such as remedies for baldness or acne -- while overlooking deadly parasites and tropical diseases that kill, blind and disable millions of impoverished people each year. The question of drug access has also been taken up by the World Trade Organisation in an accord making allowances for poor nations to create or buy copycat versions of patented drugs. (Planet Ark, United States)
The Senate's over-70 caucus As colleagues grapple with Kennedy's illness... May 22, 2008
Specter, 78, is balding from treatments for his second bout with cancer. He once received a diagnosis of brain cancer - and a grim prediction of six weeks to live. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Davis fends off challenger May 22, 2008
J. Mark Balding, defeated contender Joseph McDonough by more than double the votes, to win a one-year seat as constable for the East Boxford Parish. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
New Analysis Boosts Drug's Prostate Cancer Value May 22, 2008
In a one milligram dose, finasteride is sold by Merck as the baldness remedy Propecia. The initial results of the study were announced in 2003. (MEDLINEplus)
Finasteride May Help Prevent Development Of Prostate Cancer, Study Shows May 21, 2008
7, 2006) The popular hair-growth drug finasteride, taken by millions of balding men, artificially lowers the results of the prostate-specific antigen test, the standard screening test for prostate cancer, a. . (Science Daily)
Hollywood dreams face cold financial reality May 20, 2008
Sanghoee, a balding 35-year-old who wears a silver pinkie ring and Versace eyeglasses, urgently wants to trade his Midtown office for a poolside cabana. Rather than giving up, he is overhauling his financing plans and retooling his pitch to investors. (International Herald Tribune)
* DOH hunts escaped TB patient May 17, 2008
The 56-year-old patient, Lee Chen-chu (uD), is 161cm tall, weighs 67kg, is balding and has red patches on the cheeks, said Chou Chih-hau (PE), deputy director-general of the departments Centers for Disease Control. Chou urged anyone who has seen Lee to call the center by dialing the 1922 hotline or to alert local health authorities. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
How Bald is Your Future? May 15, 2008
a new genetic test for baldness changes that. It enables doctors to provide genetic testing information to patients through a simple cheek swab which is sent away to a national laboratory for analysis. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Without ads, restless legs may take a hike May 15, 2008
The void will be filled with new drugs for baldness, wrinkles, dandruff, toenail fungus and other dread diseases. . (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Sick boy endures chemo, visit from dad May 14, 2008
Both also have dark circles under their eyes, and both are balding. "I got some news, but I don't know if I should tell you," said the father, seated to the left of his son's hospital bed, speaking over a row of stuffed animals. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Braves: Two chances to win road game today May 13, 2008
(here the guy, this balding dude with a Penguins jersey and slurred speech did I mention he d spent the afternoon at a strip club ... Did your balding hockey buddy, had the skullet ... Other wise known as a balding guy, that hangs on to his notion of hair, and still attempts to fashion a mullet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lawyer's Plight Highlights Perils Of Fighting China's System May 11, 2008
In the years since he started looking into possible land-related corruption at Shanghai's highest levels, the balding, bookish 57-year-old has been beaten, imprisoned, refused a passport, stripped of his right to practice, and now confined indefinitely to his 14th floor apartment in a blue-collar district of Shanghai. Zheng is among a small number of outspoken lawyers in China who are determined to push forward a legal system that has been pieced together from almost nothing over the last 30... (CBS News -- World)
Amazing mothers May 8, 2008
If she does not conceal her baldness, people who don t know her will think she is undergoing cancer treatment. She has been very active in raising awareness about the disorder and lobbying for a new law that would require health insurance to pay for the hair prostheses of those affected. (Burlington Union, MA)
For family, double dose of cancer May 8, 2008
Plitt jokes about the wigs she and Sam wear to cover baldness, a side effect of chemotherapy both have undergone to fight the cancers. His wardrobe includes a hat with a ponytail to match his brown mustache. (Arbutus Times, MD)
What Alan Johnston pleaded for: French fries and a radio May 6, 2008
" A balding, pale man with clear blue eyes, Mr. Johnston tells his story in a hushed voice, dispassionately, like the veteran journalist he is. He is calm, reporting from the centre of his own horror for his avid listeners, as if in the middle of a war zone. He passed 114 days as a hostage analyzing himself and his life. "I did go right through my life and my personality," he says. "I used to think I was doing a psychological job on myself that you would pay a lot for in Manhattan," he continues... (Globe and Mail)
