We have often been told that kidney stones are caused by certain medical conditions, genetic disorders, and medications. But did you know that even diet plays a major role? What we eat influences the ...

When Annabelle Pleskoff was 15, she woke up before school one morning with severe pain radiating from her right side. After hours of persistent throbbing, she went to the emergency room, where doctors ...

From temporary changes in kidney filtration to the competing nutritional needs of older adults and children, researchers ...

We’ve all scoured the internet for weight loss secrets. But just because the scale drops doesn’t mean your body’s on board. Just look at the carnivore diet. The eating plan — which involves consuming ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a debilitating condition that affects the emotional, physical, and social well-being of affected patients, thereby reducing their quality of life (QoL). A new study ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Larry Sagers Healthy kidneys are vital to body function. More than 1 in 7 U.S adults suffer from chronic kidney disease, reports ...

New research from the University of Wollongong (UOW) has found that a diet rich in diverse plant foods can significantly benefit people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study was led by ...

A renal dietitian discusses how improving diet quality can reduce polypharmacy in older adults with chronic kidney disease ...

The Mediterranean diet garners praise once again, with another study ratifying its list of health benefits. In addition to preventing cardiovascular accidents, boosting the immune system, and averting ...

Share on Pinterest Research shows that a plant-based diet may offer protective benefits for heart health and prevention against kidney disease and certain cancers. Image Credit: Tom Werner/Getty ...

The 6th Renal Nutrition Conference brought together nephrologists, dietitians, nurses and pharmacists in Subang Jaya — not to ...