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Air pollution can be dangerous for people with hypertension and kidney disease, says studyPollution exposure was linked to rising levels of Galectin 3, a marker of scarring in the heart.
06 Nov, 2021, 05.00 PM IST
Lingering kidney issues could also affect people with not-so-severe Covid-19 infectionStudy found that the sicker patients were, the more likely they were to experience kidney damage.
02 Sep, 2021, 07.23 PM IST
Dr. Purshotam Lal – Reinventing Healthcare with Innovations12 Oct, 2020, 01.55 PM IST
New study shows common BP drugs don't increase Covid-19 severityThere have been widespread concerns that the drugs, ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB), might cause an increase in the ...
23 Jul, 2020, 05.57 PM IST
The air you breathe not only affects the lungs, but also decides the way your kidneys functionExposure to higher amounts of fine particulate matter is associated with a higher degree of albuminuria.
28 Feb, 2020, 05.25 PM IST
Drinking soda & sweetened drinks can increase risk of chronic kidney diseaseCertain beverages may affect kidney health, but study results have been inconsistent.
28 Dec, 2018, 05.26 PM IST
Trying to keep your kidneys safe? Watch out for the effect of pollutantsHumans are exposed to PFAS through contaminated soil, food, water, soil, and air.
15 Sep, 2018, 06.28 PM IST
- Gene variants behind kidney disease in kids identified
London, June 15 (IANS) Genetic variants found in regions that are involved in regulation of the immune response may be responsible for a ty...
15 Jun, 2018, 08.27 PM IST
Beware! Kidney failure patients on dialysis at early death riskTheir blood also has altered coagulation properties, which increases their risk of both bleeding and thrombotic events such as stroke.
07 Jan, 2017, 04.01 PM IST
- Chronic constipation linked with kidney disease
New York, Nov 13 (IANS) US researchers have found an association with severe and chronic constipation and kidney disease.
13 Nov, 2016, 10.10 AM IST
Are you a red meat lover? It may increase risk of kidney failureIncreasing numbers of individuals are developing chronic kidney disease, & many progress to end-stage renal disease, which requires dialysi...
16 Jul, 2016, 09.26 AM IST
Global warming may be leading to spike in kidney ailments, finds studyGlobal warming has caused an overall temperature increase of about 0.8°C over the past century and is responsible for 75% of the extreme he...
10 May, 2016, 12.35 PM IST
Kidneys' clock affects body's metabolic processesKidneys have an internal clock which plays an important role in maintaining balance within the body
08 Apr, 2016, 04.17 PM IST
Beware, your reliable antacid may be killing your kidneysThere is an emerging body of evidence suggesting side-effects including kidney damage on long-term usage of the drugs for acidity.
03 Nov, 2015, 11.45 AM IST