Can taking a lot of supplements really damage the kidneys?
The effect of supplements on kidney health depends, in part, on an individual's underlying health issues, and which supplements are...
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Jun 15, 2021
The Seven Kidney Functions
Most people know that the primary function of the kidneys is to eliminate waste products from the body by flushing them out with urine....
May 29, 2021
Why Healthy Kidneys Are Essential
The kidneys are best known for removing waste and extra fluid from the body. However, did you know they also serve as powerful chemical...
May 15, 2021
Preserving Kidney Function When You Have Diabetes
Over time, diabetes can harm the kidneys. This can lead to kidney failure. But here’s the good news. Many people with diabetes do not end...
Apr 30, 2021
Pollutant In The Environment May harm Your Kidneys
Researchers who reviewed 74 studies conducted over 28 years on a widely used environmental pollutant have found evidence that the...
Apr 10, 2021
Kidney Disease & Food Safety
People living with kidney disease know that nutritious, kidney-friendly foods can help keep them healthy. But did you know that food...
Mar 30, 2021
Pain Management & Kidney Disease
Pain affects more than 100 million people in the United States, including more than 60% of hemodialysis patients who say they feel...
Mar 14, 2021
Why Covid-19 Is Affecting Kidney Transplants
Some hospitals around the country are making the difficult decision to postpone kidney transplants in light of the rapidly spreading...
Feb 27, 2021
Who are Nephrologist?
You can break the word “nephrologist” into two parts: “nephros,” which is Greek for kidney and “ologist,” which means someone who...
Feb 13, 2021
Diabetic Kidney Disease & How to Slow It Down
Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes and that diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease? Over time, diabetes can cause...
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