Articles for Tag: "kidney"

Kidney disease linked to heart health problems 
Kidney disease linked to heart health problems
Even a small decline in kidney function can cause subtle changes to the heart, a new study finds.
Dialysis patients need back-up plans during natural disasters 
Dialysis patients need back-up plans during natural disasters
Disruptions can be life-threatening to individuals when requiring this treatment.
Everything you need to know about Hepatitis C 
Everything you need to know about Hepatitis C
Learn about the virus and how to protect yourself.
What you need to know about kidney cancer 
What you need to know about kidney cancer
Learn about this common disease that affects more than 350,000 Americans.
Light giving physicians edge in kidney surgery 
Light giving physicians edge in kidney surgery
Thanks to a technology called “Firefly,” surgeons are seeing “green” and removing kidney cancers with improved precision.
The skinny on water weight 
The skinny on water weight
Find out how water can skew the scale.
Soda linked to increased risk of kidney disease 
Soda linked to increased risk of kidney disease
New studies show sugary soft drinks may be more damaging to your kidneys than previously thought. Learn why.