Depending on who you ask, few things are as painful as passing a kidney stone. Kidney stones form when your body isn’t getting enough water and can cause sharp back pain and blood in the urine. Though ...

Kidney stones are painful mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and can cause severe discomfort when passing through the urinary tract. While genetics and medical conditions play a role, lifestyle ...

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 ...

A doctor can diagnose someone with a kidney stone from across the room, because they are doubled over in pain, trying to find a comfortable position. Decades ago, kidney stones occurred in 1 out of 20 ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who controlled their Type 2 diabetes with diet.

Guest - Dr. Scott Palmer, urologist. HealthLine is a fast paced show that keeps you informed of the latest developments in the worlds of medicine, health and wellness. Since January of 1996, this ...

To lower the risk of kidney stones while taking topiramate (Topamax), a person can drink plenty of water, limit salt and animal protein, and include calcium in the diet. Doctors prescribe topiramate ...