Including Tryptophan-Rich Foods May Not Increase Brain Serotonin

Posted by Mamta Singh on Mon, 09 Jan 2012

Tryptophan is one of the fourteen essential amino acids (building blocks of proteins) we need to get through food. (Examples of other essential amino acids are Tyrosine, Phenylanine, Valine, Leucine, ...

The wonders of finger millet (ragi)

Posted by namitha29 on Mon, 23 Apr 2012

Finger millet or ragi is the staple grain across rural Karnataka. It is suitable for cultivation in dry areas and is grown in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Goa and Rajasthan. It ...

Purple Urine Bag Syndrome, A Striking And Alarming Medical Phenomenon

Posted by Harsh pande on Sun, 13 Jan 2019

Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS), a rare medical phenomenon is rarely observed in clinical practice. The condition is characterized by purple discoloration of the urine due to recurrent urinary tract ...