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
The Digital Dilemma: Effects Of Excessive Screen Time On Kidney Health - Doctor Explains
Dr Prakash Chandra Shetty, Urologist, Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai explains how excessive screen time may have a negative effect on kidney health.
Nov 22, 2023, 11:52 AM IST
World Kidney Cancer Day 2023: 4 Early Symptoms To Watch Out For
Dr Vinay Gaikwad – Director - The Oncology Centre explains early symptoms to watch out for and not ignore when it comes to kidney cancer.
Jun 15, 2023, 19:26 PM IST
DNA: When the world's first successful kidney transplant took place in 1954
This segment of DNA brings you information related to today's history.
Dec 23, 2022, 23:02 PM IST
Breaking News: Kidney transplant of Lalu Prasad Yadav, daughter Rohini donated kidney
Lalu Prasad Yadav's kidney transplant operation is going on in Singapore. Lalu's daughter Rohini has donated her kidney to him.
Dec 05, 2022, 14:50 PM IST
World Organ Donation Day: Karnataka Minister urges people to take pledge to donate organs
He claimed that over 11,000 people have taken the pledge online so far. “Karnataka should become a role model in this,” he said
Aug 13, 2022, 08:31 AM IST
Indian student with kidney disorder airlifted from Melbourne, unites with family back home
Arshdeep Singh, 25, was diagnosed with chronic renal failure at a Melbourne hospital last month. It was difficult for the youngster, who had gone to Australia as a student, to get back to India as obtaining visas became tough because of the pandemic restrictions. But with the help of both Indian and Australian governments, Arshdeep managed to get back home, much to the relief of his family.
Jul 06, 2021, 11:11 AM IST
Kidney ailments in children: Junk food and obesity are key risk factors
As our kidneys are highly responsive to increased sugar and cholesterol levels, consuming junk food in excessive quantities can lead to obesity and increase the load on the kidneys.
Mar 15, 2021, 16:33 PM IST
30% increase in weight-gain since lockdown, its linked to kidney ailments
There is an estimated 30 per cent increase in 'weight-gain' linked kidney ailments since the start of Covid-19 induced lockdown last year.
Mar 10, 2021, 17:27 PM IST
World Kidney Day 2020: Take care of your kidney's health
World Kidney Day aims to raise awareness about kidney's importance to overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health issues worldwide.
Mar 12, 2020, 11:57 AM IST
On World Kidney Day, a look at traditional herbs that cure renal ailments
Dialysis is a way of life for many patients suffering with kidney ailments in the country.
Mar 14, 2019, 13:24 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
The Weeknd almost donated kidney to Selena Gomez
Singer The Weeknd was reportedly willing to donate his kidney to singer Selena Gomez when she needed a transplant last year.
Apr 02, 2018, 16:52 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
Coffee mitigates death risk in kidney disease patients
People who had the highest intake of coffee had 24 percent lower risks of dying, while those in the second, third quartile of caffeine consumption had 12 per cent and 22 per cent lower risk.
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
