by ShellyManning | Nov 22, 2022
On average, people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) take nine prescription medications to control its causes and symptoms. CKD patients are often put on drugs to control their high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, high potassium, high phosphate, high water...
by ShellyManning | Nov 6, 2022
Calcium is one of the main building blocks of bones. Therefore, people are often advised to take calcium supplements to prevent osteoporosis, especially older women. In reality, however, research on the benefits of calcium is mixed. Some call it completely useless,...
by ShellyManning | Nov 5, 2022
Diabetes and prediabetes are considered to be the strongest risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, a new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation reveals another critical risk factor. Unlike diabetes and prediabetes, this risk...
by ShellyManning | Oct 25, 2022
Gout results from the crystallization of high uric acid levels in your blood. These crystals are then deposited in your kidneys and joints, causing extreme pain. The only conventional method to manage this condition is to use strong medications with serious side...
by ShellyManning | Oct 18, 2022
There is a common habit that doubles your risk of arthritis. Surprisingly, even moderate amounts of this behavior put you at risk. This is according to a new study from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, published in the Arthritis Journal and Therapy. The good news...