Your Health Concerns Answered Dear Doctor: My urine smells and sometimes I have a leaking problem. What causes this please? Dear Sheffield: Several conditions can cause foul-smelling urine. One of the most common causes of malodorous urine is a urinary tract infection (UTI). Patients with UTIs typically experience pain with urination, increased frequency of urination, [...]
Exploring the anti-ageing benefits of alkaline ionized water By Maripet L. Poso We owe it to our body to drink enough water. It’s simple. Our body is made up of 70 percent water, and lack of water causes dehydration, which in turn takes a toll on our body, especially our skin. Notice how our skin tends [...]
Six healthy ways to spend Valentine’s day - By Maripet L. Poso Ever since we can remember, women have been programmed to expect to receive something romantic from men on Valentine’s Day, be it flowers, chocolates, jewelry or dinner dates. Consumerism doesn’t help one bit, making women think that the bigger the rock the bigger the [...]
Weight lifting builds strong muscles, stomach crunches tone abs, and stretches bring greater fl exibility. We exercise regularly to keep our bodies in tip top condition. How can we keep our set of lungs in tip top condition? Sitting side by side the heart, near the backbone, our lungs play an important part in our [...]
Due to failure to recanalize the lumen during the 4th-5th week of gestation 25-40% of all intestinal atresias; 50% are prematures; obstruction usually distal to the ampulla of Vater; may have other congenital anomalies Hallmark: bilious vomiting without abdominal distention usually noted on the 1st day of life; polyhydramnios in 50% due to failure of [...]
