Often caused (at least partially) by dehydration, kidney stones form when chemicals in your urine crystalize together. While ...

After postponing her Vegas residency, Dolly Parton is sharing updates about her health and when she plans to perform again.

WHEN Shannon Marsden developed gallstones three years ago, she couldn’t figure out why. She was just 22 and didn’t drink or ...

Cleveland Clinic researchers found that even with smart water bottles, coaching and financial incentives, patients couldn't ...

Ever wondered what are some of the reasons behind increase in kidney stone cases in summer? A nephrologist has an answer. Read on to know 8 reasons behind the surge.

Kidney diseases develop slowly and may not produce any obvious symptoms for a long time. The body can compensate for them so effectively that the patient remains unaware of the problem for years. It ...

The good news is that these stones can often be treated effectively and, in some cases, even dissolved with medicines if detected early. Understanding how uric acid kidney stones form, recognising ...

SAN ANTONIO — Kidney disease can affect almost anyone at any time. And the symptoms often go undetected. In tonight's Healthy SA we learn why your kidney health and heart health go hand in hand. Both ...

A new review pinpoints five evidence-backed ways to prevent kidney stones. Those prone to stones are likely to experience recurrence, so these tactics are important. Some are as simple as dietary ...

Scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging have shown that an orally administered small molecule, N-propargylglycine (N-PPG), can completely prevent the formation of calcium oxalate kidney ...

Since announcing her chronic kidney disease diagnosis in January, Bethenny Frankel has made it a point to urge her fans to “please get tested.” The “Real Housewives of New York City” alum is now ...

Severe pain, waves of nausea, and blood in the urine. As anyone who has had to pass a kidney stone will tell you, the experience is rarely described as a pleasant one. Emergency rooms in the U.S. see ...