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23 Sep
Sometimes Kidney Stones Need a Little Nudge, Study Finds

Sometimes Kidney Stones Need a Little Nudge, Study Finds

Kidney stone fragments sometimes just need a little push to be flushed out of a person’s system, a new trial finds.

About seven in 10 patients who got ultrasound treatment to encourage fragments to clear from their kidneys wound up free from any further problems, r...

15 Jan
High-Alkaline Water Won't Prevent Kidney Stones

High-Alkaline Water Won't Prevent Kidney Stones

Trendy bottled water marketed as "alkaline water"isn't likely to prevent kidney stones in a person plagued by them, a new study reports.

These products tend to have contain less alkali than is needed to alter urine pH level enough to keep stones from forming, said senior...

26 Dec
Your Microbiome Could Be Setting You Up for Kidney Stones

Your Microbiome Could Be Setting You Up for Kidney Stones

The pain of kidney stones seemingly arises out of nowhere, but new research suggests the body's microbiomes might help create the noxious granules.

In the Canadian study, people who had kidney stones appeared to share certain changes in the microbiomes of their gut, urin...

04 Aug
Foods High in Added Sugars Might Raise Your Odds for Kidney Stones

Foods High in Added Sugars Might Raise Your Odds for Kidney Stones

There is a long list of reasons to avoid high-sugar foods, and a new study may be adding one more: kidney stones.

Researchers found that among over 28,000 U.S. adults, those with a lot of added sugars in their diet were more likely to have a history of kidney stones. Peo...

18 Jun
Hot Weather Can Bring on Kidney Stones. Here's How to Cut Your Risk

Hot Weather Can Bring on Kidney Stones. Here's How to Cut Your Risk

Kidney stones are something most folks want to avoid at all costs, but few may know that the chances of developing this excruciating condition rise during the hot months of summer.

Luckily, it is possible to take steps to prevent stones from forming, primarily by increas...

13 Mar
CBD Oil Won't Ease Pain After Kidney Stone Treatment

CBD Oil Won't Ease Pain After Kidney Stone Treatment

An approved CBD oil product will, apparently, not be the solution for patients trying to reduce pain after kidney stone treatment, a randomized clinical trial suggests.

"Urologists and patients alike are interested in finding effective alternatives to pain management aft...

06 Mar
Though Often Prescribed, Diuretic Pills May Not Prevent Kidney Stones

Though Often Prescribed, Diuretic Pills May Not Prevent Kidney Stones

A new study is raising questions about the effectiveness of medications long used to prevent painful kidney stones, but experts say there's no reason for patients to toss their prescriptions out at this point.

Anyone who has ever passed a kidney stone would prefer to avo...

12 Oct
Kidney Stones Can Be Excruciating. New Treatment Blasts Them Away, No Anesthesia Needed

Kidney Stones Can Be Excruciating. New Treatment Blasts Them Away, No Anesthesia Needed

A new ultrasound treatment for kidney stones might provide pain-free relief while the patient is awake, researchers say.

Kidney stones are often excruc...

11 Aug
When Removing a Big Kidney Stone, Get the Little Ones, Too

When Removing a Big Kidney Stone, Get the Little Ones, Too

Anyone who has suffered through a large, painful kidney stone wants to avoid a repeat episode. Now a new trial confirms one preventive strategy: removing small "silent" stones before they cause trouble.

When people develop a

02 Aug
Had a Kidney Stone? This Diet May Help Prevent Another

Had a Kidney Stone? This Diet May Help Prevent Another

Anyone who has ever had a kidney stone never wants a repeat of the blinding pain that comes when it passes. Now, a new study maps out a diet that can help guard against that.

The cornerstones ...

31 Mar
New Way to Blast Kidney Stones Can Be Done in Doctor's Office

New Way to Blast Kidney Stones Can Be Done in Doctor's Office

A noninvasive ultrasound technique is capable of quickly pulverizing kidney stones, an early study shows - in what researchers call a first step toward a simpler, anesthesia-free treatment for the painful problem.

The study reports on the first 19 patients who've had kid...

02 Sep
Kidney Damage Another Consequence of 'Long COVID,' Study Finds

Kidney Damage Another Consequence of 'Long COVID,' Study Finds

People hospitalized for COVID-19, and even some with milder cases, may suffer lasting damage to their kidneys, new research finds.

The study of more than 1.7 million patients in the U.S. Veterans Affairs system adds to concerns about the lingering effects of COVID -- par...