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How Food Choices and Uric Acid Impact Kidney Stones

January 3, 2026

Kidney stones are a painful condition. They affect many people. What you eat can play a big role in this. A recent study looked at how different diets affect kidney stone risk. It also checked if uric acid levels play a part in this. The study focused on four dietary patterns. These patterns were l

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Dolly Parton's Health Journey: A Look at Recent Challenges

November 21, 2025

Dolly Parton, the beloved country music legend, recently missed an important event due to health issues. The 79-year-old was honored with an induction into the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions' Hall of Fame on November 17 in Orlando, Florida. However, she couldn't attend

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Freezing Urine: A Simple Trick to Spot Kidney Stone Risks

September 7, 2025

Kidney stones are a recurring nightmare for many. Once you have them, there's a good chance they'll return. Doctors often test urine to predict this, but it's not always reliable. A new study tried something different: freezing urine to see what happens. They took samples from 164 people who had ki

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Kidney Stone Treatment: A Clash of Methods for Young Patients

June 20, 2025

Kidney stones are a painful issue that can affect anyone, including children. When it comes to treating large kidney stones in young patients, medical experts have some clear preferences. They often suggest two main procedures: percutaneous nephrolithotomy and shockwave lithotripsy. These methods ar

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Big Kidney Stones: A New Surgical Hope

March 9, 2025

Kidney stones can be incredibly uncomfortable. They can block urine flow and cause a lot of pain. Traditionally, doctors have relied on a method called PCNL to tackle big kidney stones. But recent discoveries have shown that there might be a better option: a surgical method called LPL. LPL is a typ

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Kidney Stones: What Your Diet Might Be Telling You

February 19, 2025

Kidney stones are a common issue, often linked to how our bodies process nutrients, what we eat, and how we live. The Prognostic Nutritional Index, or PNI, is a tool that gives us a snapshot of someone's nutritional health. Researchers wondered if there was a connection between this index and the li

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Kidney Stones and Your Body's Inflammation: A Close Look

November 21, 2024

Ever wondered if inflammation in your body could affect your kidneys? A recent study dived into this question by examining a measure called the Systemic Inflammation Response Index (SIRI) and its link to kidney stones in U. S. adults. Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Exam

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Diabetes Drugs: A New Weapon Against Kidney Stones

November 10, 2024

Ever wondered if diabetes drugs could do more than just control blood sugar? Well, they might! Recent research shows that certain diabetes drugs can lower the risk of kidney stones. These drugs, called SGLT-2 inhibitors, help the body get rid of extra fluid. This makes the kidneys work better and re