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Fight off cancer with these food habits (Gallery)
February 4 2014 World Cancer Day. ‘Prevention is better than cure and in the case of cancer this saying rings even more true. Cancer is a disease that is best avoided. With the number of people...
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10 simple ways to prevent kidney stones
According to the National Kidney Foundation, one out of every ten people will suffer from kidney stones in their lifetime. But the best part is, kidney stones can treated without any surgical...
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7 ways you could be damaging your kidneys (Gallery)
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 8 Kidneys play a major role in keeping your body healthy by controlling blood pressure and flushing out all toxins from your blood. There are several things among your daily...
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Why is it important to detect kidney disease early?
Around 600 million people worldwide have some kind of kidney ailment and chronic kidney diseases and this number is predicted to increase by 17 percent over the next decade if not detected early, said...
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5 myths about kidney donation — busted!
There are a number of cases of people either waiting for a kidney donor or receiving one after years of wait. But, while the gesture is one of the most philanthropic one that a person can make, people...
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Diet Tip #17: Eat onions to recover from kidney disease
If you’re suffering from a kidney ailment, then onions could be your saviour. As they are rich in vitamin C, calcium and phosphorous, onions can be healthy for people suffering from high creatinine...
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Natural remedies to relieve kidney infections
The kidneys produce urine, which is carried through tubes called the ureters into the urinary bladder; from there it is eliminated through the urethra. An infection in the urinary tract is generally...
View ArticleHealth benefits of potassium
Potassium usually tends to take a back seat in our list of food nutrients on priority. It has to be noted that potassium is a crucial supplement for an effective function of metabolism. While listing...
View Article6 foods to avoid if you are suffering from kidney stones
Most people might suffer from kidney stones but are not actually aware of their condition in the initial stages. However, the symptoms are only experienced as the stones grow in size, making it...
View ArticleKidney dialysis — everything you should be aware of (Expert speak)
When one of our loved ones requires treatments such as dialysis, it can be quite disheartening. In order to understand the concept of dialysis a little better, our expert nephrologist and transplant...
View Article10 tips to prevent kidney disease
Our kidneys are designed such that their filtration capacity naturally declines after the age of 30-40 years. With every decade after your 30s, your kidney function is going to reduce by 10%. But, if...
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What is an ideal diet after a kidney removal operation? (Diet query of the day)
My mother had a kidney removal operation some time ago. Can you please suggest a suitable diet and exercise plan that she can follow post the operation? Answered by nutritionist and our expert Neha...
View Article4 packaged foods that are silently killing you
Your mornings are usually rushed, so you pour a glass of milk over some cereal. You think you had a nutrient dense meal? The cereals you consider healthy, are laden with chemicals and more often than...
View Article10 things your nephrologist (kidney specialist) wants you to know
10th March is World Kidney Day Kidneys are important organs that help remove waste from the body. Hence, it is important that you work towards maintaining the health of your kidneys. Maintain a healthy...
View ArticleNow a way to prevent damage in donated kidneys
Researchers have identified a panel of genes which can help predict whether a transplanted kidney will later develop fibrosis — a condition which can cause the organ to fail. In the study, published...
View ArticleFive medicos get bail in Hiranandani hospital kidney racket
A Metropolitan Magistrate on Thursday granted bail to five doctors of the L.H. Hiranandani Hospital who were arrested on August 9 in connection with a kidney racket. They are: the hospital CEO Sujit...
View ArticleMedication-resistant bacteria making it difficult to treat kidney infections
Medication-resistant bacteria are making it more difficult to treat a common but severe kidney infection, says a study. Pyelonephritis — infection of the kidney usually caused by E. coli bacteria and...
View ArticleGut bacteria secretion might help prevent or treat kidney stones
In a recent research, scientists have discovered that factors secreted by gut bacteria might help prevent or treat kidney stones. Kidney stones can pose serious health problems for people and can...
View ArticleExternal Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj suffers kidney failure, needs a donor
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for kidney failure, might have to wait for at least 15-30 days before she finds a...
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10 organs humans don’t need
The human body is a complex machine that runs smoothly because so many vital organs work in tandem. One can imagine what could happen if one of these organs were to be removed completely. Complete...
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