In an unexpected finding, a UCLA-led team has discovered that bacteria are present inside the most common type of kidney ...

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 ...

Having a kidney stone is considered one of the most painful experiences you can have, even worse than childbirth. While the stones may be physically tiny, often measured in millimeters, they can feel ...

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

If you’ve ever experienced a kidney stone, you know it’s a pain so intense that many compare it to childbirth. If you haven’t, trust me — you want to keep it that way. These tiny crystalline ...

Depending on who you ask, few things are as painful as passing a kidney stone. Kidney stones form when your body isn’t getting enough water and can cause sharp back pain and blood in the urine. Though ...

Bacteria are present inside the most common type of kidney stone, revealing a previously unrecognized component involved in their formation.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - About 11% of men and 6% of women in the United States will have a kidney stone at least once, according to the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Michael Degon, with Novant ...

Kidney stones are more than just a painful setback—they can be avoided. Studies show that with a few simple lifestyle and dietary changes, you can significantly lower your risk of developing these ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Physicians, providers and administrative staff who practice at Maui Health hospitals and clinics answer questions from the public in HEALTHWISE MAUI, which appears on Thursdays. Maui ...

To lower the risk of kidney stones while taking topiramate (Topamax), a person can drink plenty of water, limit salt and animal protein, and include calcium in the diet. Doctors prescribe topiramate ...

EXTREMELY PAINFUL AND ALL TOO COMMON, ESPECIALLY HERE IN FLORIDA IN THE HEAT. BUT NOW THERE’S HELP. CLOSER TO HOME, STEVEN GRAVES HAS MORE ON THE FIRST EVER LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE KIDNEY STONE CLINIC.