Drink three liters of water a day or risk kidney stones warns

Thousands of new cases of kidney stones every year are caused by ignorance or denial of the need to drink three liters of water a day, according to a leading doctor.
Bhaskar Somani, a consultant urological surgeon at Southampton General Hospital, said a lack of awareness about the dangers of dehydration was responsible for an annual increase in renal stone admissions, including among young people in their twenties.'The number of people admitted to hospital suffering severe pain and discomfort due to kidney stones is increasing by between 5 per cent and 10 per cent every year,' he said.

The British population's ignorance of the need to drink three liters of water a day is leading to more cases of kidney stones, says a leading doctor

'Over the past decade, the number of hospital admissions for renal stones in the UK rose by 63 per cent to more than 80,000 and there is no sign of these numbers letting up.'
Kidney stones develop when crystals of salt gather into lumps and are not flushed out of the body due to a lack of adequate hydration, often lodging in the urinary system's tubes.
They can cause severe abdominal and groin pain which, in many cases, can only be corrected through surgery.

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The condition affects about 10 to 20 per cent of men and 3 to 5 per cent of women between the ages of 30 and 60.
At Southampton General Hospital, the number of patients admitted to hospital every month has almost doubled - a trend Mr. Somani said would continue without intervention.
'The only way to drive this down is to drive home the message that healthy lifestyle, diet and fluid intake is the best way to prevent the development and recurrence of stones,' he said.

The condition affects around 10 to 20 per cent of men and 3 to 5 per cent of women between the ages of 30 and 60

'With evidence that 50 per cent of patients treated are likely to have a recurrence within ten years, largely due to complacency around hydration within a few years of having surgery, we know we face an uphill battle to change the national mindset, but we must make a start.'
Mr. Somani said all adults should aim to drink between two to three liters of water a day, while former stone patients should maintain a daily intake upwards of three liters to avoid recurrence.
He has also called for the introduction of a screening program for all high risk patients - those with diabetes, gout or inflammatory bowel disease - and regular monitoring of people who suffered their first incidence of stones under the age of 25.

Cassie shakes her tail feather in racy photo shoot for Esquire

R&B recording artist Cassie Ventura - known simply as Cassie - has stripped down for a raunchy photoshoot with Esquire magazine.

But the songstress, rumoured to be dating her manager, Shake Ya Tailfeather rapper P Diddy, was sure to add some humour into the mix, as she promoted her new mixtape, RockaByeBaby, with a fun interview with the magazine.

Bare-ly covered: the bold singer revealed more than a hint of side boob in one flattering shot

The 28-year-old modeled in a number of outfits for the magazine, all of which revealed far more skin than the fashionista has in the past.

First she donned a very high-cut translucent white leotard, revealing the entirety of her legs and thighs but modestly covering her arms.

The stunning singer's tattoo of a star on her left upper thigh was on show, as was side-shaved hairstyle she's famous for.

The next look involved black boy-leg underwear over the top of a gold leotard with a slit down the middle revealing the majority of her stomach.

When the starlet turned to the side in the same outfit, she showed off a serious amount of side boob as well as her completely bare back.

Another shot had Cassie kneel on a chair wearing heels so high it's doubtful they were even made for walking.

She knows how to work it: Cassie has also just been named as the face for Forever 21's Summer 2013 collection

The mixtape features tracks with Rick Ross ('Numb') and Wiz Khalifa ('Paradise'), both of which were released first to promote the record.

When Esquire asked why she goes simply by her first name, her response was: 'I've been Cassie my whole life,' adding that 'People would meet me and say, 'What's your stage name?' 'Well, Cassie.''

But the down-to-earth Connecticut local joked, 'It's not like I'm Madonna'.

Heels for days! Lucky she had that chair to lean on, as those shoes don't look easy

As for the romance between Cassie and P-Diddy, the pair have managed to keep the details quite private, but it is widely acknowledged that they are a couple.

'I miss him', Cassie said recently when she uploaded a photo to Instagram of the pair.

To add to her busy schedule, the star has also just been signed on as the face of the Summer 2013 Forever 21 collection.

You wanna mess with me? The edgy songstress struck some bold poses for the magazine, showing off her toned tummy

RockAByeBaby: Cassie's new mixtape was released in April and features the likes of Rick Ross and Wiz Khalifa

Wink wink, nudge nudge! Despite keeping things low profile, Cassie captioned this photo of her and P Diddy with the words 'Miss him' in late April

star Ajay Rochester tries to work off some excess pounds playing beach volleyball

She recently admitted to putting on 105 pounds.

But Australian weight-loss guru Ajay Rochester attempted to burn a few of those calories while playing volleyball on a Santa Monica beach Friday.

The once-svelte 44-year-old, who used to host The Biggest Loser, frequently courts the paparazzi to capture her obese figure in tiny bikinis.

Having a ball! Australian weight-loss guru Ajay Rochester attempted to burn a few calories while playing volleyball on a Santa Monica beach Friday

This time the fame-hungry yo-yo dieter opted for a black racer-back two-piece for her active day on the sand, which highlighted her milky-white complexion.

Ajay sported minimal make-up and parted her visible blonde extensions into two cheery pigtails.

It's hard to believe she's the same slim blonde who attended the Horton Hears a Who premiere wearing a pink vest in Sydney just five years ago.
The best-selling author smiled as she fist-bumped and over-hand served the girly pink volleyball, bouncing around as she did.

Check me out: The once-svelte 44-year-old, who used to host The Biggest Loser, frequently courts the paparazzi to capture her obese figure in tiny bikinis

Before/after: It's hard to believe she's the same slim blonde who attended the Horton Hears a Who premiere wearing a pink vest in Sydney just five years ago

Amply charmed: As Ajay bent over her excess skin sagged and her large cleavage was on full display

Spike it: The Larger Than Life star appeared to be in great spirits as she enjoyed exercising in the California sunshine

As Ajay bent over her excess skin sagged and her large cleavage was on full display.

The Larger Than Life star appeared to be in great spirits as she enjoyed exercising in the California sunshine.
Rochester also made time to play in the sand with her devoted Pomeranian, Bootsie.

After what appeared to be a solo game of volleyball, Ajay covered her cellulite-dimpled flesh with a purple-paisely halter maxi-dress.

Pasty: The fame-hungry yo-yo dieter opted for a black racer-back two-piece for her active day on the sand, which highlighted her milky-white complexion

I got it! The best-selling author smiled as she fist-bumped and over-hand served the girly pink volleyball, bouncing around as she did

A little hair help: Ajay sported minimal make-up and parted her visible blonde extensions into two cheery pigtails

Kick it: The reality presenter reportedly hopes to return to The Biggest Loser - as a contestant - if she can locate her self-discipline

The reality presenter reportedly hopes to return to The Biggest Loser - as a contestant - if she can locate her self-discipline.
'I've have put on about a kilo (2.2lbs) a week, 48 kilos. I'm huge,' the Excess Baggage star told Australia's 2Day FM last month.

'To be really blunt I can eat a whole heap of crap in one day...Then I just lie down all day because I can’t move because my arteries are so clogged. And then I drive past Carl’s and get a burger and fries. I’m laughing about it. But it’s really serious because I am eating myself to death.'

Weeks later, Ajay was photographed grabbing Subway and In-N-Out Burger.

Tumble: The Excess Baggage star recently called herself 'huge' and ominously added, 'I’m laughing about it, but it’s really serious because I am eating myself to death'

Hey Boots! Rochester also made time to play in the sand with her devoted Pomeranian, Bootsie

Cover-up: After what appeared to be a solo game of volleyball, Ajay covered her cellulite-dimpled flesh with a purple-paisely halter maxi-dress

But last Tuesday, Rochester went on a hike to Griffith Observatory and boasted of not gaining a single pound while spending a week in Las Vegas.

'Fell out of bed and hiked to Griffith Observatory this morning! Was amaaaaazing! #hollywoodhigh,' she tweeted to her 3,000 followers.

The Confessions of Reformed Dieter author was formerly engaged to British-born telecommunications manager Martin Gleave, but called off the wedding and ended the relationship in 2007.

The single mother has a 13-year-old son Kai, who was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome at age five.

Terrified Wedding Party run for Their lives as T-Rex 'Gatecrashes' Ceremony in Best Wedding Photo Ever

The amusing photo is the creation of Quinn Miller, 22, who digitally added the giant dinosaur chasing the entire wedding party out of the ceremony. Mr Miller took the shot at the wedding of Katie Young, 23, and James Lowder, 21, from Louisiana at The Myrtles Plantation on Sunday. Incredibly the dramatic photo - featuring 16 guests and the happy couple - was taken in just one shot. mmmh

Mother's Botched Black Market Injections Led to Quadruple Amputation

Hair stylist Apryl Michelle Brown, 46, from LA (pictured left) spent five years in excruciating pain when an unlicensed practitioner injected her buttocks with bathroom sealant, telling her it was silicone, in order to enhance them. Doctors had no idea how to treat the botched implants and told her she might have to live with the agony, but when they finally operated the injections became so badly infection she was induced into a coma. British student Claudia Aderotimi (right) was less fortunate when she died following illegal silicone buttock injections in 2011

The Wind Lifted Kim Kardashian’s Dress

What else did Kim Kardashian expect after failing to dress like a pregnant woman throughout all her pregnancy?
Kim was caught out by a gust of wind as she waves to fans in Los Angeles—and the wind nearly exposed all her private assets (does she even had anything unseen yet?)
The heavily pregnant TV star who is due to give birth to her first child in July’s dress flew up Marilyn Monroe-style during a shopping trip in the windy city.But fortunately Kim was quick to react and keep her modesty intact.

Kim Kardashian Finally Takes it Easy As She Swaps Her Heels for Flip Flops

As fans of Kim Kardashian will know, she simply doesn't do casual.
But for once the heavily pregnant reality star relaxed her ever-glamorous style as she headed out for a quiet dinner with friends on Sunday night.
With her face clear of any make-up and her unwashed hair tied up in a messy topknot, Kim certainly wasn't dressed to impress.

Kim Kardashian

Despite admitting she has struggled to cope with the changes pregnancy has brought to her body, Kim has insisted on keeping up with her usual style as her body has changed.
But as she left the exclusive Dan Tana restaurant in West Hollywood on Sunday night the 32-year-old appeared to have finally bent her self-inflicted rules.
In place of the sky-high heels Kim normally favours, she wore a simple pair of black flipslops.

Giving her feet a rest: Kim chose to wore a simple pair of black flipflops with her black dress

And her bump was neatly dressed in a plain black dress, teamed with a fashionable denim jacket.
Kim, 32, has complained about her 'pregnancy lips', saying they have grown ever more bloated as the months have gone on.

And even without a touch of make-up, they were certainly noticeable on her night out.

Showing her bump: But for once attention-loving Kim was less than pleased to have her picture taken

As she left the restaurant Kim was for once less than thrilled to be spotted by the paparazzi.
She hid behind her black leather handbag as she slipped in the car and headed home.
On Monday morning it was back to her normal self as Kim slapped on lashings of makeiup for a photoshoot.
'Getting ready for my close up,' she tweeted, as she posted a series of the glamorous images online.

Back to normal: On Monday morning it was back to her normal self as Kim slapped on lashings of makeup for a photoshort

50 Cent Pays For The Funeral Of Teenage Girl Gunned Down On A Bus

 

50 Cent deserves to be clapped for and thanked as he touched the hearts of a family whose teenage girl was gunned down on the bus in Queens this week in an extra-ordinary way.
A 14-year-old D’aja Robinson was killed by a stray bullet after leaving a Sweet 16 party last weekend.
The tragic incident caught the attention of many, including 50, who reached out to her parents and offered to pay for the funeral. Though this will not bring their child back, it surely is a relief.
50 Cent wrote on his Facebook:

‘People always try and paint negative images about me. I’m the most genuine down to earth person and I didn’t forget where I came from. I came through for baby girl by providing a horse and carriage for her. She was pretty, innocent and didn’t deserve to die like that R.I.P D’Asia Robinson.’

After footing the funeral bill, 50 Cent showed up at the funeral to mourn with the parents and pay his respect.
The family posted:

I would like to thank 50cent for coming and showing his respects at Daja Robinson’s Funeral. R.I.P baby girl, we all mourn your death!!!!