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Ramzan fasting is both spiritually rewarding and physically safe, but only if hydration is handled intelligently. Careful fluid planning lets you nourish the soul without sending your kidneys, bladder ...

STANDING on the scales, Jess Toms felt a wave of panic wash over her. It was the 60th time she’d weighed herself that day, ...

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Health benefits of coconut water: Experts say that coconut water raises citrate levels in urine and helps decrease the formation of crystals (Image: Pexels) Lemon juice, coconut water, and buttermilk ...

It’s long been thought that only an unusual type of kidney stone has any connection to bacteria, and that the vast majority of kidney stones, which are caused by calcium oxalate crystals, don’t host ...

Commissioning Editor, Health + Medicine and Host of Strange Health podcast, The Conversation The human body, it turns out, is surprisingly good at making stone. Give it enough time and the right ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The National Kidney Foundation of Arizona is offering a vital opportunity for community members to assess their health risks with a free screening event. Path to Wellness aims ...

You naïve little creatures probably assumed the state’s slate of new laws were handled in one fell swoop in last week’s Sheet. Wrong. The California Legislature passes laws like kidney stones: It ...

Stones under 6 mm usually pass on their own within three weeks. Drinking lots of water and certain medications can help pass stones faster. Stones over 10 mm often need medical treatment because they ...

To lower the risk of kidney stones while taking topiramate (Topamax), a person can drink plenty of water, limit salt and animal protein, and include calcium in the diet. Doctors prescribe topiramate ...