A technical paper about growing hair follicles in a laboratory was reported this week as a discovery of a baldness cure in the fryers at McDonald's. "Japanese scientists say eating McDonald's fries could cure baldness," Australia's 9 News reports. No. No they do not.

Losing your hair must really suck. I often spot baldies staring sadly at me as I run my fingers through my thick mane of lustrous curls. It's a majestic sight, so who can blame them? Fortunately, it's possible to combat hair loss via a range of natural hacks and treatments. This infographic explains seven common causes of baldness and how to fix them.

There are a few things that are known to induce hair loss, but wearing hats isn't one of them -- even if you wear one every day. Here's the truth about that old wives' tale.