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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by bacteria and are 10 times more common among women than men. More than 50% of women will have at least one UTI during their lifetime. If you are susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTIs), you may want to tweak your diet… Symptoms of UTIs: Pain or burning during […]
Around the world, it is also known as okra, ladies’ fingers, bhindi, bamia, quibombo and gombo — just to name a few. In Trinidad and Tobago we simply call it ‘ochro’. Available year-round in our backyards and gardens, this sturdy fruit with slimy insides is a nutritional powerhouse and can be enjoyed in many ways — in […]
Contraception is not one-size-fits-all. The ideal solution for each person or each couple would depend on age, health, frequency of sexual activity, future plans to have children, and family history of certain diseases. Talk to your doctor to discuss the best method for you. Contraception can be divided into: Barrier methods Hormonal methods Intrauterine methods All […]
We often think of birth control as a synonym for ‘condoms’ or ‘the pill’ — but contraception is far more expansive and diverse than just these common options.
The word ‘hospice’ brings to mind an onslaught of powerful images — illness, and pain; but these preconceptions fade away on entering Vitas House. The spotlessly clean, comfortable environment with modern fittings belies its nature — which is to care for the terminally ill cancer patients.