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• The Bald Truth Ranks #1 On the Web’s Most Popular Live Social Network

  In Hair Loss / By The Bald Truth / 28 December 2009

  Social networking sites like Facebook, Myspace, Stickam and Ning, have evolved into powerful hubs for people of all ages to share news, views and information, but it’s the explosion of quality online video that has become the driving force behind the exponential growth of these sites in the past two years.

  According to Nielson.com, time spent viewing online video on social networking sites was up 98% in 2009.  When asked about the recent stats, Nelison’s VP of Media Analytics, Jon Gibs said, “During the past year, online video viewing has become central to the Web experience. In conjunction with this increase, we are seeing remarkable growth in video viewing on social networking sites.” Read more ›

   

• No Tax For Hair Transplants – TanTax In, Botax Out

  In Articles, Hair Transplant, News / By The Bald Truth / 24 December 2009

  As the senate passed the landmark health care bill today, Botox maker Allergan and thousands of hair transplant and general cosmetic surgeons breathed a sigh of relief knowing that legislators have opted to replace the proposed “Botax” with a more palatable 10% tax on indoor tanning services.

  While “vanity” seemed to be an easy target as lawmakers scrambled for cash for the nearly $1 trillion dollar plan to expand health care, they probably weren’t prepared for the fierce public opposition launched by pharmaceutical giant Allergan.

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• Celebrity Hair Transplants – The Speculation Continues

  In Articles, Hair Loss, Hair Transplant / By The Bald Truth / 20 December 2009

  If two out of three men suffer with some degree of hair loss by the age of thirty-five, how is it possible for so many “A list” celebrities, and rock stars to escape the most common genetic malady known to man? While the answer still isn’t clear, our listeners always have fun speculating.