(Natural News) A urinary tract infection (UTI) affects any part of the human urinary system such as the bladder, kidneys, ureters or urethra — the tube connecting the bladder to the urethral opening on the external genitals where urine exits. Most UTI cases involve the bladder (cystitis) and the urethra (urethritis) and, due to human anatomy, affect women more […]

(Natural News) Millions of people in the United States use medication to manage their heartburn or acid reflux. However, the ubiquity of these drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), unfortunately, doesn’t their guarantee safety. Startling new research has tied PPI use to an increased risk of kidney disease and, potentially, kidney failure. The scientists […]

(Natural News) People with diabetes need to worry about more than just high blood sugar levels. Various health complications, such as diabetic nephropathy, may also result from having diabetes. Fortunately, early treatment may prevent or slow this disease’s progression and reduce the risk of complications. A study suggests taking tong xin luo, a traditional Chinese medicine […]

(Natural News) Chronic kidney failure, also known as chronic kidney disease, is a progressive and potentially life-threatening condition in which the kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood properly. A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness found a natural solution to this debilitating disease that can also improve kidney function: Chinese chives. Chinese […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness looked at the renoprotective effects of Chinese chive extracts against chronic kidney failure in mice. The study was carried out by researchers from Hefei University of Technology in China. Chinese chive is a well-known green vegetable in China that is used for cooking and in […]

(Natural News) If you tend to reach for ibuprofen or aspirin for every ache and pain, ask yourself if the short-term relief it may give you will be worth raising your risk of heart and kidney failure in the long term. NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are widely used for pain and inflammation, and most […]

(Natural News) In its inorganic form, the element arsenic is highly toxic. For decades, scientists have known that high levels of the element are harmful to the kidneys, which filter toxins from your blood. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limits the allowable amount of arsenic in drinking water to only 10 parts per billion, which is equal […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is a complex disease that leads to a wide variety of complications, one of the most common of which is diabetic nephropathy (DN) or kidney damage. A team of researchers from Canada sought to identify natural extracts, found in the eastern James Bay area, with potent anti-apoptotic properties that can prevent kidney […]

(Natural News) Our scientific world of discovery and invention is, for the most part, breathtaking and amazing, but some “visionary” scientists think they can accomplish anything and everything in a laboratory, including growing human organs from stem cells. We all know that genetically modified organisms in food have been an epic fail, adding to the […]

(Natural News) A dog’s kidneys play a major role in filtering out waste products, regulating blood pressure, and stimulating the production of red blood cells. If your dog suffers from kidney failure, it could severely impair their overall health and well-being. Fortunately, there are natural cures that can help treat kidney failure in dogs. Kidney […]