Significant findings from a five-year study published in The American Journal of Medicine have illuminated the extraordinary impact fruits and vegetables can have on managing hypertension and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Larry Sagers Healthy kidneys are vital to body function. More than 1 in 7 U.S adults suffer from chronic kidney disease, reports ...

The kidneys play a pivotal role in maintaining our overall health by filtering waste products, excess water, and other impurities from our blood. These substances are stored in the bladder and later ...

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You should limit sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams daily to decrease fluid retention and blood pressure. Eat no more than ...

With chronic kidney disease (CKD), eating more protein than your kidneys can handle can raise waste products in your blood and strain kidney function. If you are not on dialysis, a low protein diet is ...

As a dietitian, I spend a lot of time talking about how food impacts our bodies, from our hearts to our guts. But one pair of organs often gets overlooked until there’s a problem: our kidneys. These ...

Kidney stones form when crystal-forming substances build up in the urine. Yogurt, kefir, oranges, veggies and chickpeas may help prevent kidney stones. Drinking plenty of water is also essential for ...