Bees belong to the family of Apoidea, related to the wasps amongst the insects. (3) They play a crucial role in the pollination and production of honey. Bees assumed responsibility not only for their survival but also for the survival of other plant and animal species due to pollination. There are 16,000 known species of...Continue Reading
Dapoxetine hydrochloride belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) family. (4) Previously serving as an effective anti-depressant, the research highlights Dapoxetine’s role in promoting ejaculatory delay. The Central Nervous System controls human ejaculation. Dapoxetine inhibits the serotonin transporter and improves its action at the pre and postsynaptic receptors, causing a delay in ejaculation. (4) Delayed ejaculation...Continue Reading
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is a flowering plant that grows 15-40 cm. high. It is a herb that belongs to the legume family, found abundantly in Europe, Central Asia and northern Africa. (2) It contains chemicals called phytoestrogens, similar to estrogen. Red clover serves as a supplement that treats the symptoms of menopause, weak and...Continue Reading
Carbamazepine (CBZ) is the generic name of a widely used type of medicine for seizures. It has been suggested that it effectively controls seizures in about 7 out of 10 people taking the medication. Other brand names of the drug are Carbatrol, Epiltol, Equetro. It may also be used in treating schizophrenia as a second-line...Continue Reading
International day of persons with disabilities serves as an occasion to promote the development and well-being of persons with disabilities. It raises awareness of the social, economic and cultural barriers faced by them. (4) Persons with Disabilities are one of the most excluded groups globally. (3) More than 1 billion people are estimated to experience...Continue Reading
Every year on December 1, the world commemorates World AIDS Day to show support to people diagnosed, infected and living with HIV; and remember those who lost their lives to AIDS. World AIDS Day was the first-ever global health day founded in 1988. (1) (2) It is celebrated to show solidarity with the millions of...Continue Reading
Astaxanthin is a chemical compound found naturally in certain plants and animals. (1) It has a characteristic reddish colour and is part of a group of micronutrients called carotenoids. Carotenoids are pigmented phytochemicals found in plenty of plants, bacteria, algae, and others, responsible for the bright orange, red and yellow colours primarily in vegetables, fruits,...Continue Reading
The herb Coleus aromaticus /amboinicus belongs to the botanical family Lamiaceae (Labiatae). It is a large aromatic perennial herb that grows to approximately 30–90 cm and has a thick fleshy stem. Coleus belongs to the mint family, which grows wild on the mountain slopes of Nepal, India, and Thailand. Coleus root contains a chemical called...Continue Reading
Pulmonary Hypertension High Blood Pressure in the lungs, medically termed as primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH), is a disease characterized by progressive blockage or obliteration of small and medium-sized pulmonary arteries. Pulmonary hypertension happens when the pressure in the blood vessels leading from the heart to the lungs is too high. As a result of pulmonary...Continue Reading
November 17 every year is observed as National Epilepsy Day to create awareness among people about epilepsy. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder in which the nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing ‘fits’ or ‘seizures’; or periods of unusual behaviour, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness. [1] According to the World Health Organisation...Continue Reading
