Kidneys excrete different types of wastes that metabolism produces; this waste is then removed from the body through the urine. Metabolism eliminates nitrogenous waste through the kidneys along with the conversion of food into energy, proteins, lipid, carbohydrates and nucleic acid. Normally, the uric acid gets out of the system from the urine and some of it also goes out from the stool.

Testosterone is produced by the reproductive glands—ovaries in women and testes in men. It performs several functions in the body, such as regulating libido, bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass, and sperm production. Despite its importance in daily functioning, there is a lot of stigma surrounding testosterone and its deficiency.

High blood pressure or hypertension is a very serious health condition in which the pressure of the blood against the artery walls is too high. It should be controlled in order to ensure a safe and healthy life. Normally, a person with high blood pressure has blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg.

Testosterone is a hormone found in humans and other animals. Primarily, the testicles produce testosterone. It is most often associated with sex drive and plays a vital role in sperm production. Apart from sperm production, testosterone is responsible for developing bone and muscle mass. Testosterone production starts increasing significantly during puberty and begins to dip after the age of 35.

Do you feel sleepy even after a night full night’s sleep? Do you feel like getting into the bed all the time even if you have a lot of work to complete? Do you feel tired without any reason? Maybe you need to worry a little because this is fatigue taking a toll on your body and health, and consuming all your potential.

What are shingles? Not many of us might know the coinage of this word. Shingles is a skin rash which is kind of painful and is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It usually appears as a strip or band on a small area on one side of the body or face.