If you have type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD), your diet will be a huge part of your treatment. Thats true whether your kidneys are in the mildest or most-severe stages of decline. Most ...

Kidney stones form when crystal-forming substances build up in the urine. Yogurt, kefir, oranges, veggies and chickpeas may help prevent kidney stones. Drinking plenty of water is also essential for ...

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You should limit sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams daily to decrease fluid retention and blood pressure. Eat no more than 800-1,000 milligrams of phosphorus daily to prevent bone and heart ...

Your kidneys are quietly working around the clock to keep your body in balance. They filter waste, regulate essential hormones, and help manage everything from blood pressure to red blood cell ...

Kidneys play a vital role in your health, from filtering blood, balancing fluids, removing waste products from your blood and more. However, it's estimated that one in 10 Canadians suffers from ...

Kidney stones are becoming increasingly common, even among active people. From the perspective of a U.S.-based expert in ...

There is a long list of reasons to avoid high-sugar foods, and a new study may be adding one more: kidney stones. Researchers found that among over 28,000 U.S. adults, those with a lot of added sugars ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Large-scale UK Biobank data show that the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet is associated with lower CKD risk, with genetics, green space, and molecular signatures shaping who ...