In the world of kidney health, new research is always emerging regarding the potential health issues which those with impaired kidney function face in addition to their kidney problems. Researchers have discovered hypothyroidism is much more common in patients with
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
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.
Researchers have long seen chronic Kidney disease and gun disease together. Up until recently, however, they have not been able to determine the link between the two. Now, they are saying, an imbalance of the production of free radicals and
Researchers are suggesting having high levels of serum potassium may help with long term survival of the condition in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD is a condition where one or both kidneys function at reduce capacity or do
New warnings about silver dental fillings from the food and drug administration stating they can cause health problems for some people. This is despite years of statements from the American Dental Association and FDA stating the material, called dental amalgam
Urine can tell us a lot about what’s going on within the body, it can make us aware of vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, mineral imbalances and more. Now, however, scientists are warning about the presence of bubbles in a person’s
Exercise has long been touted as a wonderful way to keep the body as healthy as possible, keeping blood flowing to all the organs and oxygen levels high. It can help prevent numerous chronic health issues and even release stress-busting
A recent study has suggested that people struggling with Anemia may be at a greater risk of developing chronic kidney issues. In the study which followed nearly 4000 patients with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease, nearly half were baseline
People with preexisting kidney issues are more likely to have premature babies, especially when those kidney issues have been chronic. The most recent estimates suggest 6 to 11% of their subsequent pregnancies will result in premature births before 37 weeks
