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You might only think about your hair when styling it in the morning or when getting it cut or coloured. Or you might not think about it that much at all.
But hair (if you have any) is far more than just an outward expression of your personality. It can also tell you something about what’s going on inside your body, too. Whether you’ve too much or not enough, the way your hair grows (or doesn’t) can give you plenty of clues about your health. Here, physiology expert Dan Baumgardt explains what to look out for.
Glastonbury announced its lineup last week. While many people were buzzing about the female-dominated headliners that will be taking the stage this year, fans of Korean pop music were equally as excited by the fact that SEVENTEEN will make history as the first K-pop band to play the festival. It represents the realisation of a decades-long ambition by the South Korean government to make the country a cultural powerhouse.
And, while the US election is still months away, the battle for votes has already begun – and suburbia is proving to be one of the most important political battlegrounds to be won.
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Heather Kroeker
Commissioning Editor, Health
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Genetics, hormones and age can all affect our hair growth.
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Dan Baumgardt, University of Bristol
Many diseases can alter the quality and appearance of your hair.
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SEVENTEEN are the first K-pop band to perform at Glastonbury.
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Sarah A. Son, University of Sheffield
SEVENTEEN’s performance will mark a major milestone in Korea’s decade’s long strategy to take Korean popular culture to the world.
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Expect to see a battle for the suburban vote from Biden and Trump campaign teams.
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Caroline Leicht, University of Southampton
There are more college-educated people living in the US suburbs than there used to be, and this may be an important factor in how the vote splits.
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Politics + Society
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Glen Jankowski, Leeds Beckett University
Victorian eugenicists perpetuated the idea that only white men went bald because of their intelligence.
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John Strawson, University of East London
But there is little sign that either side is listening.
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Sophie Bennani-Taylor, University of Oxford; Nasar Meer, University of Glasgow
Private tech companies are increasingly being used to delivery public funds to vulnerable people – and facilitate the government’s hostile environment policies.
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Geoff Bates, University of Bath; Jack Newman, University of Bristol
To truly make UK housing safe and healthful for residents, the government needs a comprehensive strategy.
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Arts + Culture
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Jane Steventon, University of Portsmouth
This quirky, nebulous, joyous then rueful story is not for those who like their love stories simple.
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Business + Economy
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John Colley, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
If the UK doesn’t want to lose London’s role as one of the great magnets for world capital, there are some ugly choices to weigh up.
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Environment
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Tom Rogers, Nottingham Trent University
Higher oil prices and better drilling technologies have
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Katherine Appleton, Bournemouth University; Danielle Guy, Bournemouth University
From replacing meat with pulses to eating more eggs, these top tips will reduce the environmental impact of your diet while improving the nutritional value and cutting costs.
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Health
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Duane Mellor, Aston University
Oats have many health benefits – including keeping our bowels regular and healthy.
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Science + Technology
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Chris Rees, University of Surrey
Sudden changes in space weather, such as solar flares, for example, could have significant health implications for crew and passengers.
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