Taking chanca piedra might help break up kidney stones and protect your liver from damage. Chanca piedra is available in capsules, liquid concentrates, and tea sachets. It's best to talk with a doctor ...

For the first time, scientists have discovered evidence of bacteria hiding in 'noninfectious' kidney stones. These hardened clumps of small crystals are made from chemicals in urine and are thought to ...

In an unexpected finding, researchers have discovered bacteria present inside the most common type of kidney stone, revealing a previously unrecognized component involved in their formation. The ...

People who develop kidney stones show approximately twice the risk of developing kidney cancer compared with those without kidney stones, with the relationship observed across patient subgroups, ...

Maybe it was a co-worker curled over in pain, or a family member rushing to the emergency room; we all know someone with kidney stones. Kidney stones are common, and nearly 50% will recur. The good ...

To lower the risk of kidney stones while taking topiramate (Topamax), a person can drink plenty of water, limit salt and animal protein, and include calcium in the diet. Doctors prescribe topiramate ...

Scientists think snakes and lizards could help them find new ways to prevent painful kidney stones and gout in people. And it all owes to an evolutionary trick. Reptiles don't just pee; they ...

Stanford University has unveiled a ureteroscopy-compatible device that magnetizes and retrieves kidney stone fragments with a wire, with performance in a pig model beating traditional removal ...

A magnetic device may be able to remove kidney stones more efficiently than standard approaches, avoiding the need for repeated surgical procedures. Kidney stones occur when minerals in urine ...

Scientifically known as Phyllanthus niruri, chanca piedra is a tropical plant widely recognized for supporting kidney health. Its Spanish name, which translates to “stone breaker,” reflects its ...

Dolly Parton is on the mend after an intense bout with kidney stones forced her to pull out of a Dollywood appearance. Parton, 79, missed a scheduled visit to her Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, theme park ...