MEN’S health issues, such as prostate and testicular cancer, make big headlines. But what gets less attention is why men are ...

Stanford University has unveiled a ureteroscopy-compatible device that magnetizes and retrieves kidney stone fragments with a ...

Gallstones and kidney stones are two common conditions that cause intense pain, but they affect completely different organs.

Dispelling myths about beer and kidney stones, this article clarifies that while beer increases urine output, it's an unsafe and unreliable remedy. It can worsen pain, cause dehydration, and even ...

Snakes offer a surprising solution to kidney stones and gout. Unlike humans, reptiles excrete uric acid as tiny, smooth microspheres, preventing painful crystal formation. Scientists are now studying ...

In a ground-breaking initiative, Tygerberg Hospital’s Department of Urology suspended all non-essential surgeries for two weeks to focus entirely on clearing its growing backlog of kidney stone cases, ...

Kidney stones are caused when there is an excess of salts and minerals in the urine. They turn into little hard stones and ...

Reptiles don’t just pee, they crystallize their waste. Researchers found that snakes and other reptiles form tiny uric acid spheres, a water-saving evolutionary trick. This discovery could illuminate ...

MASLD significantly increases the risk of kidney stones, with an odds ratio of 3.38, compared to 1.96 for MASH. The study used data from over 140 million hospitalizations, making it one of the largest ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It may come as a surprise, but not all animals pee. While almost ...

In FSGS, podocytes are damaged, like a net with torn holes, allowing protein to leak into the urine, creating a harmful ...