Zircon crystals show glaciers never reached Stonehenge, pointing to deliberate human transport. New research from Curtin University has delivered the strongest scientific evidence yet that people, not ...

Discover how to identify and treat crystals in dog urine. Expert tips on diet changes, hydration, and prevention.

In this video, Jonathan of the Institute of Human Anatomy uses real cadaver anatomy to break down exactly what kidney stones ...

More than 370,000 insured patients in the United States underwent surgery for ureteral and kidney stones in 2019, highlighting the importance of the 2026 AUA guideline.

“It was like something from a horror movie,” said Louise Marshallsay Jam Press Louise Marshallsay was trying to naturally pass a kidney stone when she developed an infection that led to septic shock ...

Source: Thinkstock Beyond broad recommendations for preventing recurrent kidney stones, clinicians and renal dietitians should create personalized plans. Nephrologists and dietitians play a critical ...

Objective Obesity is a key risk factor for kidney stones (KS). The body roundness index (BRI) is a newer measure for assessing body fat distribution. Studies in Western populations have linked BRI to ...

When a kidney stone forms, it can block the flow of urine. This causes urine to become trapped in your kidney, creating an ideal environment for bacteria to grow. That, in turn, leads to an infection.

Q: What are kidney stones, and how do I prevent them? Kidney stones are common, impacting approximately one in five men and one in 10 women by the age of 70. Kidney stones are hard deposits of ...

The National Kidney Registry has matched thousands of kidney donors with recipients. It has also paid millions of dollars to a company owned by its founder. The organization, which began as a ...