Home > Medical > Kidney and bladder health > News News All sections in Kidney and bladder » About Kidney & Bladder » FAQs » Living with Kidney Problems » Medical Treatment » Kidney & Bladder News » Normal Kidney Function » Renal Nutrition » Kidney Failure Sugary drinks tied to kidney stone risk Adults who drink at least one sugar-sweetened drink a day are slightly more likely to develop kidney stones than people who rarely imbibe them, according to a new study. Living near heavy traffic bad for kidneys Research suggests that polluted air can lower the kidney's filtering ability. Artificial blood vessels show promise Artificial blood vessels could be helpful for kidney failure patients on dialysis. Check out the Health blogs » Follow Health24 on Twitter » Subscribe to the newsletter » Ask CyberDoc » Medical history The great toilet paper debate 'Bioengineered' kidneys show promise Artificial organs produced urine, but hurdles remain before they might be used in humans, experts say. Calcium foods lower kidney stone risk Getting plenty of calcium from foods has been shown to lower the likelihood of kidney stones in those most at risk, but a new study makes clear the benefit isn't just linked to milk products. How safe are pit latrines? Poorly designed latrines can pollute the drinking water and put the public at risk of health problems. Regular screening vital to help kidney disease Regular screening for kidney disease and comprehensive medical cover can mitigate the impact the disease may have on someone’s life. Belly fat may be tied to kidney damage Study links an apple-shaped figure to early signs of kidney problems. Overweight ups kidney risk Overweight young adults are much more likely to develop kidney disease later in life, says study. UN seeks to end toilet ‘taboo’ The United Nations launched a campaign to lift a deadly taboo on talking about toilets and to turn the world into an "open defecation-free zone." load more articles advertisement From our sponsors Hill's Science Plan Canine Mini range What is Diabetic Neuropathy? There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available
Sugary drinks tied to kidney stone risk Adults who drink at least one sugar-sweetened drink a day are slightly more likely to develop kidney stones than people who rarely imbibe them, according to a new study.
Living near heavy traffic bad for kidneys Research suggests that polluted air can lower the kidney's filtering ability.
Artificial blood vessels show promise Artificial blood vessels could be helpful for kidney failure patients on dialysis.
'Bioengineered' kidneys show promise Artificial organs produced urine, but hurdles remain before they might be used in humans, experts say.
Calcium foods lower kidney stone risk Getting plenty of calcium from foods has been shown to lower the likelihood of kidney stones in those most at risk, but a new study makes clear the benefit isn't just linked to milk products.
How safe are pit latrines? Poorly designed latrines can pollute the drinking water and put the public at risk of health problems.
Regular screening vital to help kidney disease Regular screening for kidney disease and comprehensive medical cover can mitigate the impact the disease may have on someone’s life.
Belly fat may be tied to kidney damage Study links an apple-shaped figure to early signs of kidney problems.
Overweight ups kidney risk Overweight young adults are much more likely to develop kidney disease later in life, says study.
UN seeks to end toilet ‘taboo’ The United Nations launched a campaign to lift a deadly taboo on talking about toilets and to turn the world into an "open defecation-free zone."