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History of Istanbul

Istanbul (Turkish: İstanbul; historically known as Constantinople) is the largest city in Turkey, serving as the country’s economic, cultural and historic hub. The city straddles the Bosporus Strait, lying in both Europe and Asia, and has a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is the most populous European city and the world’s 15th largest city. The city was founded as Byzantium (Greek: Βυζάντιον, Byzantion) in… Read More »

Prevent kidney stones

Did you know that one in ten people will have a kidney stone over the course of a lifetime? Recent studies have shown that kidney stone rates are on the rise across the country. Those in the know believe that some major misconceptions may be the culprit. The National Kidney Foundation has teamed up with Dr. Allan Jhagroo,… Read More »