Toxins in soft drinks – The health hazards of lead and cadmium!
The results of the test conducted by the Health Ministry's Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) showed traces of heavy metals such as antimony, lead, chromium and cadmium and DEHP, or Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, in five samples of soft drinks.
Oct 07, 2016, 11:03 AM IST
How antibiotic-resistance are making kidney infections more deadly
Pyelonephritis -- infection of the kidney usually caused by E. coli bacteria and which can start as a urinary tract infection -- causes fever, back pain and vomiting.
Oct 05, 2016, 12:18 PM IST
Irregular heartbeat may cause serious health hazards
The researchers studied the associations between atrial fibrillation and cardiovascular disease, renal (kidney) disease and death.
Sep 08, 2016, 14:05 PM IST
Kidney disease sufferers doubled in India in 15 years
The number of Indians suffering from chronic kidney ailments has doubled in the past 15 years, and at present 17 in every hundred citizens suffer from some form of kidney disease, health experts have said.
Aug 19, 2016, 23:48 PM IST
Diet designed to lower BP cuts risk of kidney disease too
This diet, known as DASH for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, was designed primarily to reduce blood pressure.
Aug 10, 2016, 16:30 PM IST
Premature infants more likely to develop chronic kidney disease
Acute kidney injury (AKI), or a rapid decline in kidney function, is common in premature infants which leads to higher likelihood of dying or of needing an extended stay in the hospital.
Jul 29, 2016, 18:45 PM IST
This gene puts you at increased kidney disease risk
The University of Nottingham study found that the difference in the number of copies of the alpha-defensin genes was a major genetic factor in developing the condition IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger's Disease.
Jun 30, 2016, 16:28 PM IST
Diabetes drug lowers risk of heart and kidney disease
A new study finds that an injectable drug which is widely used to lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes helps in reducing the risk of dying from heart disease and advanced kidney disease.
Jun 15, 2016, 00:34 AM IST
Avoid junk food to keep your kidneys healthy!
N new study has warned that eating junk and fatty food regularly can cause long-term damage to your kidneys and trigger diabetes.
May 12, 2016, 09:20 AM IST
Inflammatory reasons for diabetic kidney disease revealed
A team of researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, has identified key inflammatory mechanisms underlying Type 1 diabetes and obesity-related kidney dysfunction.
Apr 09, 2016, 16:56 PM IST
Higher arterial age linked to risk of cancer, kidney disease
High coronary artery calcium score -- a measure of arterial ageing -- puts people at greater risk not only for heart and vascular disease but also for non-cardiovascular diseases such as cancer, chronic kidney disease and lung diseases, says a study.
Mar 17, 2016, 13:52 PM IST
Campaign for awareness on childhood kidney diseases launched
Under the campaign, parents and general public will be informed about various types of techniques to diagnose kidney diseases in children.
Mar 05, 2016, 01:40 AM IST
Heartburn pills may raise kidney disease risk
More research is needed to determine whether PPI use causes kidney damage.
Jan 12, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
Sedentary lifestyle can lead to kidney disease
Sedentary behaviour, which is not mere lack of moderate/vigorous physical activity, is likely an independent risk factor for chronic kidney disease.
Oct 21, 2015, 15:11 PM IST
Climate change behind mysterious kidney disease: Study
Global climate change responsible for kidney disease?
Oct 09, 2015, 11:29 AM IST
Treat high blood pressure aggressively, urges 'lifesaving' study
A recent study has backed the need of more aggressive treatment for high blood pressure.
Sep 12, 2015, 10:19 AM IST
