Vitamin C Raises Risk Of Kidney Stones

Men who consume high levels of vitamin C are at twice the risk of kidney stones than men who do not. The new finding does not strongly establish that vitamin C is responsible for the occurrence of kidney stones, however it may make us wonder whether large amounts of vitamin C are harmful to the body. Kidney stones are tiny masses of crystals that can painfully obstruct the urinary tract…

Vitamin C Raises Risk Of Kidney Stones

Men who consume high levels of vitamin C are at twice the risk of kidney stones than men who do not. The new finding does not strongly establish that vitamin C is responsible for the occurrence of kidney stones, however it may make us wonder whether large amounts of vitamin C are harmful to the body. Kidney stones are tiny masses of crystals that can painfully obstruct the urinary tract…

Coffee Drinking Tied To Urinary Incontinence In Men

Men who consume about two cups of coffee a day, or the equivalent amount of caffeine, are significantly more likely to have urinary incontinence or a “leaky bladder” than men who drink less or none at all, according to new research from the US. Senior author Alayne D…

Studies Investigate Aspects Of Nutrition And Blood Pressure Control In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Three studies presented during the American Society of Nephrology’s Annual Kidney Week provide new information on diet and blood pressure in kidney disease patients.

New Insights Into The Underlying Mechanisms Of Sodium Balance

Sodium chloride, better known as salt, is vital for the organism, and the kidneys play a crucial role in the regulation of sodium balance. However, the underlying mechanisms of sodium balance are not yet completely understood…

Cranberries Help Fight Urinary Tract Infections

Consuming products that contain cranberries seems to be linked to preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs), a common bacterial infection in some people. These are the results of a study published in JAMA’s Archives of Internal Medicine…

New Studies Highlight Health Benefits Of The Exceptional Cranberry

San Diego, Experimental Biology Conference, Debuts Five Abstracts that Provide Further Evidence that Cranberry Helps Promote Total Body Health Recent results reported at Experimental Biology 2012 continue to build on the growing body of research on the cranberry’s key role in total body health. For nearly three decades, many studies have confirmed the cranberry’s urinary tract health benefits…

Pomegranate Juice Helps Manage Blood Pressure; Many Kidney Disease Patients Take Potentially Harmful Supplements

Two studies presented during the American Society of Nephrology’s Annual Kidney Week provide new information on dietary benefits and dangers in kidney disease patients…

Researchers Find New Ties Between Kidney Stone Risk, Treatment And Diet, Statins And Body Fat Distribution

A series of studies that examine the relationship of diet, obesity, nutrition and statin medications were presented to media at a special press conference during the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA)…

Researchers Find New Ties Between Kidney Stone Risk, Treatment And Diet, Statins And Body Fat Distribution

A series of studies that examine the relationship of diet, obesity, nutrition and statin medications were presented to media at a special press conference during the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA)…

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