Some good news for people with kidney issues with persistently high triglyceride levels has recently come to light in the form of a new pharmaceutical which seems to have been beneficial in clinical trials. Triglycerides store fat in
Marijuana use is a contentious issue in today’s society. Many in the US are pro-legalization, others not so much. In this article, we’ll neither be condoning nor condemning its use, but answering instead, what marijuana could do to your kidneys.
Since 2000 there has been a 38% increase in diabetes related hospitalizations for residents under 45. This is alarming news and especially for the younger population of people. Diabetes not controlled can lead to many problems including kidney disease. In
Are you a fan of All-You-Can-Eat buffets? Or fast food limited time promotions? If you have kidney disease or are prone to developing it, you may want to put down that bottomless bucket of fried chicken. Even ‘once in a
Does pollution affect kidney disease? As another of our articles has already stated, the simple answer is ‘yes.’ Adding to that growing body of evidence are some recent stats from Taiwan. According to Kaohsiung Medical University’s Research Center
Kidney stones, clumps made up of solid material that develop in the kidney and cause blockages, usually comprised of calcium and uric acid can be very painful. Over time, they can result in kidney disease for some, especially those
Junk food has been beloved by busy business professionals and on-the-go types since its commercialization and widespread availability became commonplace. It’s convenient, quick, affordable for most budgets and of course it has all the essential food groups (fat, carbs, sugar,
Lupus sufferers often face chronic flare-ups of their symptoms and these can be significantly disruptive to a person’s day-to-day schedule. Fortunately, some new research presented at the American College of Rheumatology in San Diego has unveiled that those consuming
A new study led by nephrologist Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, MD, MPH, PhD, of the University of California research says high protein diets may lead to kidney damage among those with CKD (chronic kidney disease.) This research was published in the November
