Women victimized by kidney dysfunction more than men
High blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, high cholesterol are some of the conditions that can cause kidney disease.
Mar 08, 2018, 12:01 PM IST
Prevent yourself from chronic kidney disease
Besides performing life sustaining function of removing the waste products and regulating the amount of water and chemicals in the body, kidneys perform the important function of maintaining normal blood pressure, produce a hormone called erythropoietin which helps in formation of red blood cells and activate vitamin D which helps in making our bones strong.
Mar 21, 2017, 12:38 PM IST
World Kidney Day: What you can do to prevent kidney disease, obesity
There are many factors that can increase an individual's risk of chronic kidney disease.
Mar 09, 2017, 09:38 AM IST
Most chronic kidney disease patients in India suffer from obesity
The study funded by the Union government's Department of Biotechnology has been enrolling patients in nine hospitals across the country.
Mar 08, 2017, 23:07 PM IST
Chronic kidney disease: What you should not forget
The most common causes of kidney disease are high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, high cholesterol.
Mar 06, 2017, 12:19 PM IST
Kidney failure: Know these conditions and factors that increase your risk!
Kidney failure, also called renal failure, is a condition in which the kidneys become unable to remove or filter metabolic wastes from the blood.
Nov 16, 2016, 11:15 AM IST
