Over the last years, gluten has attracted so much attention of nutrition experts and food gurus. But what exactly is it? Gluten is a type of protein that is found in wheat, barley, rye and other food items. In fact, it is found in most of the food you can buy in the supermarket, so avoiding it is quite a challenge considering how common it is. (more…)

Baldness is a common condition among men. It is typically regarded as something ‘normal’ and not indicative of a predisposition to diseases, although it may cause some psychological distress in the affected. However, scientists have discovered positive correlations between baldness and several diseases. Male-pattern hair loss, as it is formally known in the medical realm, affects at least 50% of men in old age. It’s the most frequent from of hair loss and its cause is thought to be largely genetic. Recent studies have finally shed some light on the genetic underpinnings of the condition, revealing several complex relationships with other diseases and innate traits. (more…)