Kidney disease

DNA: What are major causes of Kidney diseases?

Kidney diseases have increased rapidly in India. AIIMS report shows that about 10 percent people in India are suffering from kidney problems.

Mar 14, 2024, 23:44 PM IST

Kidney Disorders In Children Are Caused By Unhealthy Diets High In Sugar And Salt: Doctors

Childhood kidney disease is increasing due to unhealthy lifestyle, with a diet rich in salt and sugar, said doctors on World Kidney Day on March 14, 2024.

 

Mar 14, 2024, 19:55 PM IST

Kidney Health: 6 Easy Ways To Protect Your Kidneys From Stress

How stress-induced behaviors like poor eating habits, inadequate sleep, and neglecting exercise can exacerbate the risk of kidney problems. Know here.

Jan 24, 2024, 13:05 PM IST

Adding Table Salt To Food May Lead To Chronic Kidney Disease Risk: Study

A common eating behaviour shaped by a person’s long-term preference for salty taste in foods and habitual salt intake -- was significantly associated with an increased risk of Chronic Kidney Disease.

Dec 29, 2023, 13:03 PM IST

DNA: Obesity Is Rising Among Children In India

Based on data from the National Family Health Survey, obesity has been defined as a chronic disease. Till now obesity was measured by BMI i.e. Body Mass Index.

Dec 27, 2023, 01:08 AM IST

The 10 Most Common Kidney Problems

Dec 14, 2023, 17:14 PM IST

Kidney Health: Tips To Manage Kidney Disease Through Ayurveda, Expert Shares

Amid the hectic modern life, one can still proactively take charge of their kidney health by making a few changes in their lifestyle and dietary habits as recommended in Ayurveda.

Dec 13, 2023, 13:11 PM IST

Suffering From Kidney Issues? Here’s How Ayurveda Can Strengthen Your Renal System

There are a number of potent herbs that can not only rejuvenate and revitalise the renal system. Let's find out more, here.

 

Jun 17, 2023, 16:40 PM IST

AI Can Predict Diabetic Kidney Disease Early Via Simple Blood Sample

The new algorithm depends on measurements of a process called DNA methylation, which occurs when subtle changes accumulate in our DNA. 

May 15, 2023, 20:38 PM IST

From diabetes to thyroid, THESE 5 chronic diseases can cause depression; know here

The chronic diseases like diabetes, thyrpid and arthritis not only affects your physical health but mental health too. The inability to live a healthy life can lead to clinical depression.

Nov 11, 2022, 20:52 PM IST

High Blood Pressure: Long-term high BP affects kidneys; check kidney disease symptoms and how to keep BP in check

The kidneys are one of the most essential organs in the body. But prolonged and untreated high blood pressure can damage kidney health that will eventually lead to kidney failure

Nov 02, 2022, 13:29 PM IST

New research reveals main comorbidities linked to Covid-19 deaths

After analysing global databases of 375,859 participants from 14 countries, researchers from the University found chronic kidney disease was statistically the most prominent comorbidity linked to death, reports Xinhua news agency.

Feb 11, 2021, 16:26 PM IST

Biomarker of kidney disease may also indicate lung problems

For the study, the research team pooled information from 31,877 participants with an average age of 60 years from six cohort studies. 

Sep 28, 2018, 16:43 PM IST

Here's how you can keep your kidney healthy

Kidney is a vital organ of our body and keeping them in good shape is extremely essential. 

Apr 09, 2018, 17:25 PM IST

Weight-loss surgery may lower risk of kidney disease, failure

Obesity is a condition involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of developing serious health problems such as blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases and Type-2 diabetes.

Mar 23, 2018, 16:13 PM IST

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

Kidney disease may up risk of diabetes: Study

The findings, published in the journal Kidney International, are significant because urea levels can be lowered through medication, diet.

Dec 12, 2017, 17:36 PM IST

New autoimmune disease could be behind kidney failure

The condition causes a build-up of waste products in the blood and makes it difficult for kidneys to maintain an adequate balance of fluid in the body.

Nov 04, 2017, 13:06 PM IST

Warning: Inhaling polluted air could cause kidney failure, says study

Outdoor air pollution has long been linked to major health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Sep 22, 2017, 16:17 PM IST

Cancer drug may benefit inherited kidney disease patients

 A drug used in the treatment of cancer may help inhibit the growth of cysts in patients with a form of inherited kidney disease, researchers have found.

Aug 25, 2017, 22:29 PM IST