Kidney is a very important part of our body. It filters out excess water, minerals, and waste material from the blood and ...

The incidence of calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis in the US has been increasing throughout the past three decades. Biopsy studies show that both calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis and nephrocalcinosis ...

Yogurt, kefir, oranges, veggies and chickpeas may help prevent kidney stones. Drinking plenty of water is also essential for ...

If you’ve ever experienced a kidney stone, you know it’s a pain so intense that many compare it to childbirth. If you haven’t, trust me — you want to keep it that way. These tiny ...

The prevalence of kidney stones is significantly increasing in the United Sates. An analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data demonstrated that the prevalence of ...

Modern lifestyle and fast food culture negatively impact your health in several ways, including increased risk of kidney stones. Fast foods and processed meals are often high in salt, unhealthy ...

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 ...

India is experiencing a rising number of kidney stone cases, especially among young adults, primarily due to dehydration and unhealthy dietary habits. Experts note a 30-40% increase in cases ...

Founded in 2018, The Center for Research on Obesity and Oxalate Kidney Stones (COOKS) brings together a broad network of investigators with diverse skill sets to define the relationship between ...