We all know that our scalp hair grays and thins as we age, but did you know that your body hair experiences serious changes, ...

Tightly curled and long scalp hair of ancient hominins could have evolved to shield the scalp from the sun, reduce heat transmission due to the air pockets between the curls and minimize water loss ...

Hair growth on the human body is a fascinating and sometimes perplexing phenomenon. While most people expect hair to grow on their scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes, the appearance of hair in unexpected ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Why don’t humans have hair all over their bodies ...

Hair may grow in a completely different way than scientists once believed. Instead of being pushed out from the root, new research shows that moving cells inside the follicle actually pull the hair ...