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When we think about health diagnostics, blood tests and medical scans often come to mind. Yet an often-overlooked window into our well-being lies right on our heads—our hair.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, hair can serve as a biological archive, capturing a wealth of information about our body’s internal state.

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