Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

That favorite baseball cap you grab every morning might be doing more than just completing your look — it could be quietly sabotaging your hairline. Most people never connect their daily headwear ...

Very tight hats could put tension on the scalp and contribute to a type of hair loss called traction alopecia, but this is unlikely. Hair loss can be caused by genetics, hormones, stress, illness, ...