People who are physically active may reduce their risk of nephrolithiasis by up to nearly one-third, researchers have discovered. Although obesity is a strong risk factor for the development of kidney ...

Tarun Kaur said she’s seen patients in pain and wanting to stop it from happening again for more than 15 years. Here’s her ...

Kidney stone disease, increasingly common in both men and women, presents differently across genders. Men often experience flank and groin pain, potentially radiating to the testicles, and are prone ...

Kidney stones form when crystal-forming substances build up in the urine. Yogurt, kefir, oranges, veggies and chickpeas may help prevent kidney stones. Drinking plenty of water is also essential for ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is more than 5 times more likely to develop in men vs women with recurrent kidney stones, according to data presented at the 61st ERA Congress in Stockholm, Sweden. Jorge ...

One moment you're fine, but the next you're doubled over with a sharp, stabbing pain radiating from your back to your abdomen. It goes away, but then it returns just as searing. Is it what you ate, ...

Millions suffer from agonizing kidney stones, with a high recurrence rate. Understanding the four types—calcium, struvite, ...

Over half a million Americans rush to emergency rooms each year clutching their sides in agony, victims of a condition that’s been described as more painful than childbirth: kidney stones. These tiny ...

Kidney stones are painful and surprisingly common this time of year. Here’s why and how to prevent them ruining your ...

Kidney stones rank right up at the top of the most painful health conditions, according to patients asked to rate their discomfort on a scale of 1 to 10. Kidney stones are hard pellets composed of ...

Kidney stones are common in the United States. One in 10 people will develop one at some point in their life. Once rare in children, doctors say cases are becoming much more frequent. Two years ago, ...

In summary, this study shows that CKD can speed up brain aging and memory loss, and that men and women are affected in ...