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 ...

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Just a little exercise each week -- jogging for an hour or walking for about three hours -- can reduce the risk of developing kidney stones by up to 31 percent, according to a new study. Researchers ...

If you have both chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes, you may rely on medications and nutrition to keep each condition under control. While those strategies are key to staying healthy, ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up Even small amounts of physical activity may decrease the risk of ...

Smoking isn't just bad for your lungs and heart; it's a direct assault on your kidneys.

Kidney stones, a painful condition, can be largely prevented through dietary and lifestyle adjustments. Staying hydrated with ...

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 ...

Have you had your water today? Well, you should, because your kidneys need it. About 10% of people will get kidney stones at some point in their lives. More than half a million people every year are ...

Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a health condition where the kidneys slowly stop working well over time. It is often called a silent disease because many people don’t feel sick in the early stages.