(Natural News) Chinese researchers investigated the anti-fibrotic effects of curcumin on epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) induced by transforming growth factor-B1 (TGF-B1), as well as the mechanism by which it influences the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt pathway. Their findings were published in the journal Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. According to animal studies, curcumin has protective effects against the development of renal […]

(Natural News) Bupleurum smithii is a perennial herb best known for its thick rhizome, which is used for medicinal purposes. Native to East Asia, especially in the northern and central parts of China, the roots of B. smithii are often used as a regional substitute for bei chai hu (B. chinense), an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) […]

(Natural News) Repeated exposure to low levels of fluoride may be toxic to the kidneys and liver of children, found a study published in the journal Environment International. Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai examined how fluoride levels in water and blood may relate to renal and liver health. They found that […]

(Natural News) Some species from the genus Juglans – the largest and most widely distributed of the eight genera in the walnut family – have diverse biological activities, such as anti-hypertensive, antioxidant, lipolytic (fat-metabolizing), anti-hyperglycemic, anti-lipidemic and anti-proliferative properties. Studies suggest that these activities may be useful in the treatment of a wide variety of ailments, ranging from minor […]

(Natural News) Drug-induced nephrotoxicity (kidney toxicity) is a common problem in clinical medicine. Certain medications prescribed to treat chronic conditions also inevitably cause acute kidney injury. In fact, the incidence of drug-related acute kidney injury may be as high as 60 percent, according to a study. This is not only costly for many patients, but it also […]

(Natural News) The kidneys play a vital role in the normal physiology of humans. These small, bean-shaped organs are responsible for removing waste products and excess fluid from the body. They also facilitate the production of urine, regulate the body’s salt, acid and potassium levels and produce hormones that influence the function of other organs. […]

(Natural News) In this article, researchers at the Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology in India enumerated and discussed all the plants scientifically proven to treat diabetic nephropathy and urolithiasis. Their review was published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. The kidneys play a vital role in the normal physiology of humans. Chronic kidney disease has become […]

(Natural News) Plant-based foods are much better at promoting health than animal-based foods for a variety of reasons. Besides their abundance in essential nutrients, edible plants also contain a variety of phytonutrients that help combat or treat disease. The ability of these plants to produce antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other therapeutic compounds serves as their main advantage over […]

(Natural News) Hematuria refers to the presence of blood in your urine, which can be caused by a variety of reasons ranging from simple infections to rare blood disorders. The blood may also be visible to the naked eye or in such small quantities that may require a microscope to be observed. While the condition […]

(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 […]