On January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, the poorest country in the western hemisphere causing massive damage particularly to the capital city of Port-au-Prince. The quake struck just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, devastating the infrastructure around the city like Haiti’s National Palace and some of its most important cultural symbols. A total [...]

(By: Nicolas, Ana Marie MD)
Influenza or more commonly known as Flu, is a viral infection affecting mainly the nose, throat and bronchi, although at times even the lungs. Infection usually lasts about a week. Symptoms include chills, sudden onset of high fever, muscle pain, headache, nonproductive cough, sore throat, runny nose and general discomfort; Fever, [...]

The “Ber” months may be over but the cold weather is not. That’s why this time of the year is when the flu bug often bites. Early morning chills and cold spells punctuate each day keeping us covered up in warm, cozy clothes. Warm baths and hot drinks are staples this time of the year [...]