Coffee consumption link to reduced risk of acute kidney injury, study finds
If you need another reason to start the day drinking a cup of joe, a recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers has revealed that consuming at least one cup…
Common Herbicide May Devastate Future Generations
The study provides evidence that glyphosate-induced changes to exposed rats could be used as biomarkers for determining propensity in subsequent generations for prostate and kidney diseases as well as obesity…
Lung Scarring Reversed
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9AQ1hYvnx4&w=663&h=372&hd=1]Lung Scarring Reversed Lung Scarring ReversedIn an unexpected discovery scientists witnessed fibrosis going into remission and the lungs begin to normalize function in only 4 weeks, with the introduction of…
Grape seed and skin extract – a weapon in the fight against kidney disease caused by high-fat diets
Ottawa, ON (February 28, 2013) – New insight into grape seed extract as a therapeutic and preventative measure to fight obesity-induced kidney damage is presented in a new study.…
Dance boosts young girls’ mental health
30 NOV 2012 Young girls can dance their way to better mental health. Symptoms like depression, stress, fatigue, and headaches are alleviated with regular dancing. This is shown in a…
A common cholesterol medication may impact kidney health
20 Apr 2012 New study by Lawson Research cautions further research is needed LONDON, ON, – Older patients taking a common cholesterol medication should be cautious of the impact on…
Low cholesterol linked with worse survival in patients with kidney cancer / “patients with high cholesterol had a 43 percent lower risk of dying from their cancer”
Low cholesterol linked with worse survival in patients with kidney cancer // PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 12-Jun-2014 People are often told to reduce their cholesterol to improve their heart health, but…
New cause of high blood pressure and heart disease discovered – Phosphate rich foods
05-05-2014 - Why phosphate rich foods can increase blood pressure and promote vascular calcifications has been discovered by scientists at the Vetmeduni Vienna. The key is the hormone, FGF23 (Fibroblast…
Long live dopamine production by the kidneys / dopamine made within the kidneys is critical for maintaining normal blood pressure
Public release date: 23-Jun-2011 NEPHROLOGY: Dopamine is a natural chemical in the body well known for its role in nerve cell communication; loss of dopamine-producing nerves in a specific region…
Estrogen therapy may be associated with kidney stones in postmenopausal women
Public release date: 11-Oct-2010 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="320"] Stones (Photo credit: rkramer62)[/caption] Use of estrogen therapy is associated with an increased risk of developing kidney stones in postmenopausal women, according…
Chromium picolinate may lessen inflammation in diabetic nephropathy
Public release date: 22-Sep-2010 - Taking chromium picolinate may help lessen inflammation associated with diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease) - The untreated diabetic mice excreted nearly 10 times more albumin than…
Toxin in seafood causes kidney damage in mice at levels considered safe for consumption
- "We have found that domoic acid damages kidneys at concentrations that are 100 times lower than what causes neurological effects," said Dr. Bell. "This means that humans who consume…
New research shows clear association between ACE inhibitors and acute kidney injury
Contact: Genevieve Maul gm349@admin.cam.ac.uk 44-012-237-65542 University of Cambridge These and similar drugs are the second most prescribed on the NHS Cambridge scientists have found an association between ACE inhibitors (and…
New research shows clear association between ACE inhibitors and acute kidney injury
Contact: Genevieve Maul gm349@admin.cam.ac.uk 44-012-237-65542 University of Cambridge These and similar drugs are the second most prescribed on the NHS Cambridge scientists have found an association between ACE inhibitors (and…
Current Black Market Prices for People and Organs
EEV: This list helps brings the reality of human exploitation a little closer to home. These are generalized estimates, based on few sources. Click dollar figure to see original post…
Component of citrus fruits found to block the formation of kidney cysts
Contact: Tanya Gubbay tanya.gubbay@rhul.ac.uk 01-784-443-552 Royal Holloway, University of London A new study published today in British Journal of Pharmacology has identified that a component of grapefruit and other citrus…
Component of citrus fruits found to block the formation of kidney cysts
Contact: Tanya Gubbay tanya.gubbay@rhul.ac.uk 01-784-443-552 Royal Holloway, University of London A new study published today in British Journal of Pharmacology has identified that a component of grapefruit and other citrus…
Chinese man kept alive for 13 years with homemade dialysis machine
Monday, Jan 28, 2013 The New Paper CHINA - A man in China suffering from kidney disease has been using a homemade dialysis machine for the last 13 years. Mr…
Common anti-fever medications pose kidney injury risk for children
Contact: Eric Schoch eschoch@iu.edu 317-274-8205 Indiana University Sick children, especially those with some dehydration from flu or other illnesses, risk significant kidney injury if given drugs such as ibuprofen and…
Common anti-fever medications pose kidney injury risk for children
Contact: Eric Schoch eschoch@iu.edu 317-274-8205 Indiana University Sick children, especially those with some dehydration from flu or other illnesses, risk significant kidney injury if given drugs such as ibuprofen and…
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