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Pomegranate and Kidney Disease. Is Pomegranate Juice Good For Kidney

Kidney Health Issues: Why Many People Don’t Know They Have CKD

More than 1 in 7 adults, which is about 37 million people in the United States, are affected by chronic kidney health issues. An even more troubling statistic, though, is that around 90% of people with this condition usually aren’t

Phosphate and Kidney Health: Everything You Need to Know

Phosphate and the Kidneys

Phosphorus is a common mineral found in high amounts in the bone. It is a mineral that combines with calcium to produce strong healthy bones. Besides, phosphorus is needed for many vital functions in almost

Sun Exposure and Kidney Health: What You Should Know

The Sun and Your kidneys
There is no doubt that sunlight does have health benefits. For the past 50 years, it has been well established that the best benefit of the sun is its ability to increase the body’s vitamin

Women May Have Lower Risk of CKD Progression, Study Shows

A new study shows women are at a lower risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression and all cause and cardiovascular (CV) mortality when compared to men. Kidneys filter the blood of wastes and toxins, allowing them to be expelled

Hereditary Kidney Disease: Genetic Risk Factors Explained

Researchers have found more evidence proving those with first degree relatives who have kidney disease or more likely to come down with it as well. Kidneys filter the blood of wastes and toxins, allowing them to be expelled through urine.

NSAIDs and AKI: How Painkillers Can Lead to Kidney Failure

Scientists are warning users of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) they could be at risk for acute kidney injury (AKI). In patients with diabetes mellitus, if they are taking other medications such as diuretic or renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor (RAASi), they could