Hedy Lamarr, better known as a Hollywood actress ... Ada Harris, a schoolteacher, patented the hair straightener in 1895. Despite her innovation, others like Isaac K. Shero and Marcel Grateau ...

Her life is explored in a new documentary, Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story. Director Alexandra Dean spoke with Smithsonian.com about Lamarr’s unheralded work as an inventor. The interview has ...

In the front room, Pat McGrath talked up female resistance fighters and factory workers, nurses and an unsung techie, actress Hedy Lamarr whose wartime invention of a frequency hopping system laid ...

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Spinach is a powerhouse of nutrients, including iron, which is vital for hair growth. A single cup of cooked spinach contains around 6.4 mg of iron, making it one of the best plant-based sources ...

Since taking office, President Donald Trump’s administration has worked to reshape health policy. These changes include cutting thousands of employees at federal health agencies, as well as ...

At a time when immigration and the threat of mass deportations have been dominating news headlines, a new book is looking into the number of Mexican migrants who have chosen to leave the United ...

Mar. 18, 2025 — Small amounts of a common antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drug can curb symptoms where a misplaced immune reaction (e.g., autoimmunity) can cause permanent hair loss ...

While you are at it, why not refresh your hair? A haircut is among the quickest — and most drastic — changes in appearance that someone can make. No wonder they can induce so much anxiety.