Maintaining adequate hydration is crucial for preventing kidney stones and facilitating the natural passage of smaller ones. Aim for 2.5 to 3 liters of fluid daily, especially if prone to stone ...

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 ...

Renal illness can be scary and painful, but knowing what causes them and how to prevent kidney stones is a great way to stay vigilant. The renal system of the body, i.e. all things kidneys, bladder, ...

Kidney stones develop when salts and minerals present in urine gradually accumulate and harden, forming stone-like deposits. In the beginning, they may be very small, but without timely care they can ...

Doctors may start prescribing amusement park passes to patients suffering with kidney stones, based on a new medical study. A urologist at Michigan State University found that riding a "rough" roller ...

Shift workers, especially those working desk jobs on the night shift, have a 15% to 22% higher risk of getting kidney stones, ...