Expanded Health Insurance Coverage Lowers Barrier to Care for Rare Heart and Kidney Disorder
Patients suffering from light-chain amyloidosis, a rare and debilitating blood disorder that causes abnormal proteins to accumulate in vital organs,...
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The Cost of Over-Supplementing: How Everyday Pills Can Quietly Damage Liver and Kidneys
Many people take a cocktail of medications, vitamins, and dietary supplements daily, hoping to safeguard their health.
The '2.5 Liters a Day' Myth? Why Water Alone May Not Prevent Kidney Stones
"Drink plenty of water" is the universal parting advice for kidney stone patients upon hospital discharge.
The Dangerous Duo: Why Managing High Blood Pressure and Diabetes is Critical
An increasing number of individuals are being diagnosed with both diabetes and high blood pressure simultaneously.
When Healthy Foods Turn ‘Toxic’: 7 Fruits and Vegetables to Eat in Moderation
As people age, many begin incorporating health-focused foods into their diets with the belief that more is always...
Freshwater or Saltwater? The Science of Nasal Irrigation and Osmosis
With pollen, yellow dust, and fine particulate matter swirling through the air, spring is a challenging season for...
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Linked to 1.5-Fold Higher Kidney Cancer Risk in Young Adults
As kidney cancer rates rise rapidly among the younger population, a large-scale study has found that nonalcoholic fatty...
Oscotec to Present Kidney Failure Treatment Candidate at World Congress of Nephrology in Japan
Oscotec announced on the 23rd that it will present animal-model proof-of-concept results for a new drug candidate...
Excessive Vitamin C Supplements and the 'Worst Pain Imaginable'
When minerals in the urinary tract harden into stone-like crystals, they can trigger a level of physical agony often...
Muscle Loss Linked to Rapid Kidney Decline: Mortality Risk Increases 3.8-Fold
A new long-term study has revealed that the loss of muscle mass is a critical, and often fatal, factor for patients...