Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder caused by the over-production of the growth hormone in adulthood after puberty. It can result in serious illness and premature death.

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Chinese Green Tea

Is there an enigma chemical that’s behind the mystical ancient concoction of the Chinese green tea? Yes, say researchers. The answer lies in the fact it is rich in powerful anti-oxidants like EGCG, wh...

Dental Anesthesia

Most of the drugs used these days dentistry are synthetic in nature. They belong to two groups, namely, Ester (such as cocaine) or Anilide (Bupivacaine) group. Most of these agents produce adequate lo...

Hair Loss

Alopecia or hair loss is the medical description of the loss of hair from the head or body, sometimes to the extent of baldness. Unlike the common cosmetic depilation of body hair, alopecia tends to b...

Oral Health: The First Reflector of AIDS

Oral health, or the lack of it rather, is often one of the first reflectors of AIDS. HIV can cause serious damage to the mouth and the surrounding structures. Under immunocompromised conditions, the u...