High-protein diets are known for fast weight loss, but can they cause kidney damage? Find out what you need to know to protect your kidneys and your health.
Urinary Tract Health, From Bladder to Kidney Infections
Kidney infections are uncommon types of urinary tract infections. A urologist explains how they happen and what to do to prevent or treat them.
Men: You Should Never Ignore These 2 Symptoms
Do you put off seeing a doctor for regular checkups or to discuss a health concern? Find out two symptoms men should not ignore. Early detection is often key to treatment.
What Your Bladder is Trying to Tell You About Your Health
How often you urinate during the day and during the night, the color of your urine and whether you can “hold it” all provide clues to health conditions that don’t involve your urinary system.
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Supplements, OTCs May Hurt Your Kidneys
One in five men and one in four women in the United States are estimated to have chronic kidney disease, and most people who have it don’t know it. Find out how you can protect your kidney function.
7 Secrets to Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy
High blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney failure put one in three Americans at an increased risk of developing kidney disease. But even if you don’t fit in any of those risk categories, it’s important to take care of these critically important organs. 7 secrets to kidney health You can do a … Read More
One Reason Why Kidney Disease May Contribute to Your Heart Attack
Few people know how closely heart health and kidney health are linked. Indeed, coronary artery disease is the Number One cause of death in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Even after starting dialysis or receiving a kidney transplant, their risk of heart attack remains sky-high. Gut bacteria may be a link Researchers at Cleveland … Read More
