Health Matters

Introduction Hair fall is one of the most common concerns among both men and women. When people begin noticing more hair on their pillow, comb, bathroom floor, or shower drain, one of the first supplements they often hear about is biotin . Biotin tablets, gummies, capsules, shampoos, and hair supplements are widely promoted for stronger, thicker, healthier-looking hair. But an important question remains: Do biotin tablets actually help hair grow? The answer is more complicated than many advertisements suggest. Biotin is an essential vitamin, and a true biotin deficiency can cause hair thinning. However, research does not show convincing benefits from taking additional biotin in people who already have adequate biotin levels. A review of available studies found that high-quality evidence supporting biotin supplementation for routine hair growth is lacking. So before purchasing a biotin supplement for hair fall, it is useful to understand what biotin actually does, who may benefit, what...

Introduction Diabetes does not always begin with obvious symptoms. In fact, type 2 diabetes may develop gradually over several years , and some people have very few noticeable symptoms during the early stages. This is one reason regular blood glucose screening is important, especially for people who have risk factors. Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the level of glucose, commonly called blood sugar, becomes too high. This happens either because the body does not produce enough insulin or because the body cannot use insulin effectively. Over time, persistently high blood glucose can damage blood vessels, nerves, the kidneys, eyes, heart, and other organs. The encouraging news is that type 2 diabetes can often be prevented or delayed , particularly when people at increased risk identify the problem early and make sustainable lifestyle changes. This guide explains the early warning signs of diabetes, important risk factors, blood tests used for diagnosis, the meaning of prediabet...