Testosterone: More Than Just a "Male Hormone" What Is Testosterone? Testosterone is a steroid hormone primarily produced in the testes (in men) and ovaries/adrenal glands (in women, in smaller amounts). While it’s known as the key male sex hormone, women also need it for various bodily functions. Key Roles of Testosterone: In Men: Muscle growth, libido, sperm production, bone s...
Understanding Dengue: A Guide to the Mosquito-Borne Virus Introduction Dengue is an acute arthropod-borne viral infection that places a heavy socioeconomic and disease burden on many tropical and subtropical regions, and is the most frequent arboviral disease globally. Dengue is transmitted by the bite of an infected female mosquito. Non-vector transmission can also occur, for example,...
HPV: A Widely Prevalent Threat to Global Health Introduction HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infects millions of people worldwide every year. While most infections are transient and asymptomatic, persistent high-risk HPV infection poses a significant threat, particularly for women, immunocompromised individuals, and those without access to regular screening. Without early detection and prevention, HPV-...
World Arthritis Day 2026: Move Freely, Live Fully Joint Pain Is Not Just a Part of Aging. Every year on 12 October, World Arthritis Day brings people together to raise awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). Arthritis affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, causing joint pain, stiffness and reduced mobility — yet many people dismiss early symptoms as "just getti...
