Latest News, Updates & Breaking Headlines
Sarah Hyland is best known for her role as Haley Dunphy, the oldest of three siblings in the extremely popular sitcom Modern Family. While on-screen, the actress was known for her wild lifestyle, in real-life, the now 35-year-old has battled a severe health condition, all through her growing up years.What does the actress suffer fromSarah…
Kidney stones is an extremely common condition, that is usually not life-threatening, but can be extremely painful, and upend quality of life. Most people think that kidney stones form due to not drinking enough water, but this is not always the case. Let’s learn more..What actually causes kidney stonesThe body creates kidney stones through the…
American actress and singer Selena Gomez, in 2017, shocked her fans when she announced she needed a kidney transplant. The 33-year-old, had been suffering from an auto-immune disease called lupus, which eventually led to kidney failure, and one that required a transplant. Let’s understand more on her condition…What is lupusThe autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus…
Kidney damage usually develops quietly. Long before lab reports change, inflammation rises, blood sugar control weakens, acid load increases, and waste products begin to accumulate. By the time symptoms appear, many people are told the damage is permanent and that treatment is only about slowing further decline. What often gets overlooked is how responsive kidneys…
Kidney stones are among the most frequent and painful issues of the urinary tract, and the influence of dietary habits on the risk has been increasingly acknowledged. Although fluid intake has always been the main factor in prevention, the nutritional science has turned its focus to mineral balance, especially potassium. The contemporary diets, which are…
Kidneys quietly handle a ton of work every day, filtering waste and balancing fluids without much fuss. But when they start to struggle, signs like bubbly pee, puffy ankles, or dragging energy pop up and get ignored as normal life stuff. Catching these early can stop big problems, especially since diabetes is tight to kidney…
Repeated kidney stones may cause continuous pain, worry, and disruption of daily life. Many people who have suffered from a kidney stone once are anxious about its recurrence, and this fear is becoming more and more widespread as the number of cases increases in various age groups. In fact, kidney stones form for different reasons;…
Pedal oedema is the abnormal swelling of the feet and ankles caused by the accumulation of excess fluid in the tissues. It is not a standalone disease but a sign of an underlying medical condition that requires attention. Common causes include heart failure, liver cirrhosis, kidney disorders such as chronic kidney disease or nephrotic syndrome,…
According to the European Medical Journal, adults with higher cardiorespiratory fitness may have a significantly lower risk of developing urinary tract cancers, including bladder and kidney cancer. These findings come from the second Trøndelag Health Study, or HUNT2, and provide strong evidence that better fitness could offer long term protection, particularly for men.Data from 46,968…
When it comes to kidney stones, the most common perception is that they are caused by insufficient water consumption, however, that is not always the case. Dr Arjun Sabharwal, MBBS and nephrologist, recently posted an IG video in which he highlighted that kidney stones are not just caused by low water intake, but a host…
