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Sydney Morning Herald
an hour ago
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
Why some men trying for a family are ditching their hair loss treatments
Stone had known there was a small possibility of reduced libido and erectile dysfunction (between 1 per cent and 2 per cent), but he didn't know that the drug might be linked to his fertility struggles. Finasteride is prescribed at higher doses to treat enlarged prostates and has been known to mildly affect sperm counts. But Dr James Kashanian, a urologist and the director of male sexual health at Weill Cornell Medicine, said the drug has also 'significantly affected' some patients' sperm quality, even at 1 milligram, the dose typically prescribed for hair loss. Unlike with other side effects of the drug, it's not clear how common reduced sperm counts are, and much of the data is anecdotal. While some doctors say that it can be a significant problem, especially among men already struggling with fertility issues, others say it plays a relatively small role. Still, many young men are not aware of any potential risks, said Dr Mary Samplaski, a urologist and the former director of male infertility at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Will Stone had been prescribed finasteride for hair loss through the US telehealth company Hims & Hers. A senior vice president at the company said it provides information about finasteride when patients are prescribed it and includes a warning on its website about infertility and poor sperm quality. In most cases, fertility issues seem to reverse within a few months of going off the medication and there is no evidence it causes birth defects. In Stone's case, he stopped taking it the day his urologist told him to. When he tested again 10 weeks later, his sperm count had jumped to 250 million per millilitre, a 125-fold increase. A 'Male Contraceptive'? In 1999, the first peer-reviewed study to look at finasteride and sperm quantity found no effects. But a small 2013 study, led by Samplaski, focused specifically on 27 men dealing with infertility issues while taking finasteride. Researchers asked them to go off the drug for three months, the amount of time it typically takes for a new population of sperm to form. When the men were retested after going off finasteride, they registered an 11-fold increase in sperm counts on average. Researchers suspect that the reason for the decline in sperm count is that the medication can shift the balance of hormones in the body, said Dr Scott Lundy, the program director of urology at the Cleveland Clinic. It does this by suppressing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, which has been found to lead to baldness. Loading For some people, disrupting hormonal ratios can create fertility issues. 'A lot of people don't know that testosterone is a male contraceptive,' said Dr Kirk Lo, a urologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto who worked on the study with Samplaski. However, there are very few high-quality studies looking at finasteride and sperm counts, and not every doctor considers it an important factor in fertility. Dr Kian Asanad, the director of the USC Fertility and Men's Sexual Health Centre, says he couldn't recall a case when taking a patient off finasteride solved their fertility issues independently. 'I keep it in the back of my mind as a possible factor, but I would say it's a less common thing.' In the US, Kashanian says he has had more conversations about finasteride in recent years as more men have come in seeking treatment for infertility. Dr Marc Goldstein, the surgeon-in-chief of male reproductive medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, agreed and says that after he lays out the risks of taking finasteride while trying to conceive, some patients will choose to stay on the medication. 'Vanity reigns supreme,' he says. But others, like Stone, are happy to go off the hair treatment. After his sperm count rebounded, last year he and his wife had a healthy baby boy. He has no plans to go back on finasteride any time soon. 'I'd have gladly lost every hair on my head to have the kid we have now,' he says.
The Age
an hour ago
- Health
- The Age
Why some men trying for a family are ditching their hair loss treatments
Stone had known there was a small possibility of reduced libido and erectile dysfunction (between 1 per cent and 2 per cent), but he didn't know that the drug might be linked to his fertility struggles. Finasteride is prescribed at higher doses to treat enlarged prostates and has been known to mildly affect sperm counts. But Dr James Kashanian, a urologist and the director of male sexual health at Weill Cornell Medicine, said the drug has also 'significantly affected' some patients' sperm quality, even at 1 milligram, the dose typically prescribed for hair loss. Unlike with other side effects of the drug, it's not clear how common reduced sperm counts are, and much of the data is anecdotal. While some doctors say that it can be a significant problem, especially among men already struggling with fertility issues, others say it plays a relatively small role. Still, many young men are not aware of any potential risks, said Dr Mary Samplaski, a urologist and the former director of male infertility at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Will Stone had been prescribed finasteride for hair loss through the US telehealth company Hims & Hers. A senior vice president at the company said it provides information about finasteride when patients are prescribed it and includes a warning on its website about infertility and poor sperm quality. In most cases, fertility issues seem to reverse within a few months of going off the medication and there is no evidence it causes birth defects. In Stone's case, he stopped taking it the day his urologist told him to. When he tested again 10 weeks later, his sperm count had jumped to 250 million per millilitre, a 125-fold increase. A 'Male Contraceptive'? In 1999, the first peer-reviewed study to look at finasteride and sperm quantity found no effects. But a small 2013 study, led by Samplaski, focused specifically on 27 men dealing with infertility issues while taking finasteride. Researchers asked them to go off the drug for three months, the amount of time it typically takes for a new population of sperm to form. When the men were retested after going off finasteride, they registered an 11-fold increase in sperm counts on average. Researchers suspect that the reason for the decline in sperm count is that the medication can shift the balance of hormones in the body, said Dr Scott Lundy, the program director of urology at the Cleveland Clinic. It does this by suppressing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, which has been found to lead to baldness. Loading For some people, disrupting hormonal ratios can create fertility issues. 'A lot of people don't know that testosterone is a male contraceptive,' said Dr Kirk Lo, a urologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto who worked on the study with Samplaski. However, there are very few high-quality studies looking at finasteride and sperm counts, and not every doctor considers it an important factor in fertility. Dr Kian Asanad, the director of the USC Fertility and Men's Sexual Health Centre, says he couldn't recall a case when taking a patient off finasteride solved their fertility issues independently. 'I keep it in the back of my mind as a possible factor, but I would say it's a less common thing.' In the US, Kashanian says he has had more conversations about finasteride in recent years as more men have come in seeking treatment for infertility. Dr Marc Goldstein, the surgeon-in-chief of male reproductive medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, agreed and says that after he lays out the risks of taking finasteride while trying to conceive, some patients will choose to stay on the medication. 'Vanity reigns supreme,' he says. But others, like Stone, are happy to go off the hair treatment. After his sperm count rebounded, last year he and his wife had a healthy baby boy. He has no plans to go back on finasteride any time soon. 'I'd have gladly lost every hair on my head to have the kid we have now,' he says.
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Eazy Grease Completes Fourth Acquisition with DHT Grease Solutions Purchase, Accelerating Used Cooking Oil Collection Expansion Across the Southeast Region
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eazy Grease announced today the acquisition of DHT Grease Solutions, a locally-owned grease recycling company that has served the Tallahassee area since 2014. This marks Eazy Grease's fourth acquisition as the renewable energy company expands its territory and increases UCO collection volume across the Southeast. DHT Grease Solutions was the only locally-owned recycler of used cooking oil in the North Florida/South Georgia area. According to the previous owner, 90% of restaurants in the region currently use publicly traded companies for used cooking oil collection, creating opportunities for local service providers who encourage businesses to shop local. "We're committed to providing DHT's customers the same local service they've always received," said Artem Kamalov, CRO of Eazy Grease. "This acquisition allows us to expand our reach while maintaining the personal, local approach that restaurants in the Tallahassee area value." Eazy Grease will take over DHT's existing facility to ensure swift, uninterrupted service to all current customers. The company plans to leverage DHT's established relationships while implementing enhanced operational capabilities. This acquisition represents Eazy Grease's fourth strategic purchase in just two years, demonstrating exceptional growth velocity in the biodiesel feedstock sector. The company's rapid expansion includes: Relentless Renewables (Tampa Bay) in 2023, followed by Daytona Biodiesel (Central Florida) and CleanFri (South Florida) in 2024. This aggressive M&A strategy has quickly established Eazy Grease as a dominant force in Florida's used cooking oil collection market. The rapid territorial expansion increases UCO collection volume significantly while extending the company's brand reach across the renewable energy corridor. This growth trajectory positions Eazy Grease as an attractive partner for major biodiesel producers and renewable energy companies seeking reliable feedstock suppliers. The used cooking oil collection industry is experiencing increased interest from private equity firms and energy sector leaders as demand for renewable diesel and biodiesel feedstock continues to surge. About Eazy Grease Eazy Grease is a leading used cooking oil collection company serving restaurants and food service establishments throughout the US. The company converts waste cooking oil into valuable biodiesel feedstock, supporting renewable energy production and the circular economy.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is DHT (DHT) Stock Outpacing Its Transportation Peers This Year?
For those looking to find strong Transportation stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Is DHT Holdings (DHT) one of those stocks right now? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out. DHT Holdings is one of 122 individual stocks in the Transportation sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #4 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. The Zacks Rank is a proven model that highlights a variety of stocks with the right characteristics to outperform the market over the next one to three months. The system emphasizes earnings estimate revisions and favors companies with improving earnings outlooks. DHT Holdings is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for DHT's full-year earnings has moved 5.9% higher. This means that analyst sentiment is stronger and the stock's earnings outlook is improving. Based on the latest available data, DHT has gained about 22.5% so far this year. Meanwhile, the Transportation sector has returned an average of -4.5% on a year-to-date basis. This shows that DHT Holdings is outperforming its peers so far this year. Another Transportation stock, which has outperformed the sector so far this year, is Flex LNG (FLNG). The stock has returned 1% year-to-date. For Flex LNG, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 12.1% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Looking more specifically, DHT Holdings belongs to the Transportation - Shipping industry, which includes 38 individual stocks and currently sits at #28 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, this group has lost an average of 1.7% so far this year, meaning that DHT is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns. Flex LNG is also part of the same industry. Going forward, investors interested in Transportation stocks should continue to pay close attention to DHT Holdings and Flex LNG as they could maintain their solid performance. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report DHT Holdings, Inc. (DHT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Flex LNG Ltd. (FLNG) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Hair fall suddenly worse in the rains? Nutritionist shares 5 natural remedies for healthier hair
If you've been noticing more hair strands on your pillow or shower floor lately, you're not imagining things. Hair fall tends to worsen during the monsoon season, and it's not just because of the humidity in the air. Nutritionist Lovneet Batra recently took to social media to explain that monsoon hair fall is very real, and there's actual science behind it. What causes monsoon hair fall? Lovneet Batra shares that our hair goes through natural growth cycles — and during summer, more strands shift into the 'telogen' or resting phase. This means those hairs are ready to fall out, and the shedding usually starts during monsoon. That's why many people suddenly notice more hair loss as soon as the rains begin. Hair loss. (Pic credit- istock. Image used for representative purpose only) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo On top of that, high humidity in the air causes the hair cuticle to swell. This makes the hair weaker and more prone to breakage. Add in the fact that infections and seasonal fevers are common during monsoon — and these illnesses can trigger sudden hair shedding too, something known as telogen effluvium. But there's good news: food can help According to Batra, the right diet can help support your hair from the inside out. Here are some simple, natural foods she recommends for stronger roots and healthier hair this season: Nannari (Indian sarsaparilla) Indian Sarsaparilla. (Pic credit- istock. Image used for representative purpose only) Known to cool the body and reduce internal inflammation, especially in the scalp. Orange pumpkin seeds These help block DHT, a hormone linked to hair fall, especially during monsoon. Black til (sesame seeds) Black til. (Pic credit- istock. Image used for representative purpose only) Rich in calcium, zinc, and healthy fats, they support stronger hair follicles. Aliv seeds (garden cress) Great source of iron, which helps improve oxygen flow to the scalp, especially useful after an illness. Dry ginger Soothes gut inflammation and improves blood circulation, which in turn boosts scalp health.
