Satisfying thirst and the kidneys: the importance of drinking water

Although drinking water is overlooked as a way of keeping healthy, many people forgo its benefits every day. We take a look at how drinking enough water helps the kidneys function.

University of Leicester-led study reveals how dietary phosphate can increase heart disease risk

A new study has found that high phosphate levels can cause a stress signal inside the cells that line blood vessels, leading to the release of microparticles that promote the formation of blood…

A high acid diet may have negative effects on kidney health

Meat-rich diets linked with increased risk of developing kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney diseaseHighlights Among patients with chronic kidney disease, patients who consumed…

Protecting your kidneys through healthy eating

A healthy diet may help protect the kidneys, according to two studies presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Potassium additives may make low-sodium meats unsafe for patients with kidney disease

Potassium additives are frequently added to sodium-reduced meat products in amounts that may be dangerous for patients with kidney disease, according to a study presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 at…

Drink more fluid to cut risk of further kidney stones, say doctors

An increase in fluid intake is among the recommendations the American College of Physicians make in new guidelines to prevent recurrent kidney stones.

ACP kidney stone guidelines offer another reason to drink more water, less soda

Dietary changes including increased fluid intake are among recommendations in ACPs new evidence-based guideline.

Study suggests a little wine may be good for your kidneys

Moderate wine consumption could help keep the kidneys healthy, and may protect the heart in patients who already have kidney disease, according to new findings presented here at the National Kidney…

Blood pressure-reducing diet may also diminish kidney stone risk

A diet high in fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts, moderate in low-fat dairy products, and low in animal proteins, refined grains and sweets may reduce risk for developing kidney stones, according to a new study published in the National Kidney Foundation’s American Journal of Kidney Diseases.

High-protein diets may increase risk of kidney disease

High-protein diets, such as the Dukan diet, are currently a popular alternative to the traditional calorie-counting forms of dieting. But scientists at the University of Granada in Spain have shown through tests in rats that a high-protein diet increases the risk of kidney stones and other renal diseases.Dr.

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