Advanced microscope technology and cutting-edge geological science are giving new perspectives to an old medical mystery: How do kidney stones form, why are some people more susceptible to them and ...

Kidney stones affect about 1 in 11 Americans, and roughly half of those who develop one will experience another within the ...

Kidney stones are a common urological problem, affecting roughly 12-15% of the population of the country. Additionally, men are more susceptible to kidney stones compared to women. Despite its ...

For this study, researchers aimed to determine the impact of statin use on the risk of nephrolithiasis and to assess whether higher lipid levels were associated with the risk of stone formation.

From “stone dissolver” to hydration booster, coconut water is being widely promoted online. What does the evidence actually show?

Sunshine, backyard barbecues, fresh produce… Summer brings so many wonderful things! Unfortunately, it’s also the season when ...

Not drinking enough fluids is one of the leading causes of kidney stone formation, according to Dr. Akif Ersoy Erkmen, a ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Advanced microscope technology and cutting-edge geological science are giving new perspectives to an old medical mystery: How do kidney stones form, why are some people more ...