(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 […]

(Natural News) Egyptian researchers examined the efficiency of water extracts from edible medicinal plants used to treat kidney stones, against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced nephrotoxicity. Their study was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The kidneys are essential organs that perform several important functions. Nephrotoxicity is one of the most prevailing kidney complications caused […]

(Natural News) Diabetic kidney disease represents one of the most prevalent complications faced by people with diabetes, with one in four diabetics suffering from it. But a new study by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Massachusetts showed that certain biological factors play a large role in preventing diabetic kidney disease in some diabetics. The research team looked at a previous study […]

(Natural News) Thunder god vine (Tripterygium wilfordii) is a medicinal plant that grows in the eastern and southern parts of China. Known locally as lei gong teng, it is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to address autoimmune disorders. According to studies, thunder god vine can suppress the immune system, prevent tumor growth and reduce pain and inflammation. This […]

(Natural News) Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to conditions that can cause kidney damage and impair kidney function. Disorders like diabetes and high blood pressure often lead to CKD. In turn, CKD increases a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. If left untreated, CKD can also cause kidney failure, which is fatal and requires dialysis […]