Thaumatin is a flavor-modifying and sweet-tasting protein which consists of a single chain of 207 amino acid residues. It is derived from the katemfe fruit found on a West African tropical plant called...
Some of the most popular beverages on the market today are sodas of various flavors (Fanta, Sprite, Mountain Dew, or Mello Yello) and fizzy soft drinks like colas (Pepsi or Coca-Cola, etc). What’s fascinating...
A urinary tract infection is a common infection which can affect any part of the urinary system, including: urethra – an infection of the tube which empties urine from the bladder to the outside is...
COX-2 inhibitors are NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) which selectively block the COX-2 enzyme and not the COX-1 enzyme (an enzyme that helps with the production of the protective stomach lining). Because...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a neurologically based disorder that results from the deficiency of neurotransmitters in specific areas of the brain. Medications can help decrease attention...
Birth control pills (also called the “Pill” or oral contraceptive pills) are a form of female hormonal birth control method which is very efficient at preventing pregnancy. An estimated 25% of women who use birth...
Type-2 diabetes mellitus is a progressive disease that results from an insulin secretory defect and is characterized by some degree of insulin deficiency and insulin resistance. It accounts for more than 90 percent of...
Antipsychotics are psychiatric drugs that are available on prescription, and are licensed to treat the following mental health problems: severe depression; schizophrenia; agitation and psychotic experiences in dementia;...
The common cold and the flu are viral infections of the respiratory tract, that includes the nose, throat, lungs, and airways. Symptoms Symptoms can include: loss of taste and smell; blocked or runny nose; a pressure in...
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis featuring chronic inflammation of the sacroiliac joints and the spine. It mainly affects young adults and is more common in men than in women. Symptoms The most common...
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