Kidney stones are way more common than most people think, and if you’ve ever had one, you know how brutally painful they can ...

Kidney stones were once considered a problem that only affected a few but now they are have become one of the primary health ...

Every part of your body plays a role in your overall health, but your kidneys aren't always top of mind. In addition to removing waste from the body, these organs balance the water, salts and minerals ...

Kidney stones are common and often recurrent. Diet plays a major role in prevention, with recommendations varying by stone type and individual risk factors.

Kidneys work all day quietly. When kidneys struggle, toxins stay longer in the body and affect overall health. As per a ...

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 crystalline ...

Q I was recently diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and my doctor recommended a kidney-friendly diet. What should I eat? — KJ, Winterville A Alexandra Stoll is a second-year Brody medical ...

Most people turn to fruits whenever they want to improve their health. The kidneys are, however, in need of some specific fruits to remain in proper shape. Your kidneys do so much work in regulating ...

The kidneys are the body’s unsung heroes, tirelessly filtering waste, regulating blood pressure, balancing electrolytes, and producing hormones that are crucial for red blood cell production and bone ...

In this Ask The Professor Q&A, David St-Jules, a registered dietitian and assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, and Dr. John Westhoff, associate professor in the School of Medicine and ...

Often overlooked by many, potassium plays an important role in the body. It supports heart health, prevents kidney stones, ...

Q I was recently diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and my doctor recommended a kidney-friendly diet. What should I eat? — KJ, Winterville A Alexandra Stoll is a second-year Brody medical ...