'I drink water all day and urinate 6 litres daily': Why doctors say that may not mean your kidneys are healthyContrary to popular belief, excessive thirst and urination might signal health issues, not peak kidney function. Dr. Priyam Bordoloi explai...
12 May, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Woman felt strange sensation in legs for 6 months, pain was worse at night while lying down. Hyderabad Neurologist reveals what went wrongDR Sudhir Kumar, a Hyderabad-based neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, revealed a case in which a woman experienced strange pain in her legs f...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
US Stocks: Apellis shares double on Biogen's $5.6 billion buyout planBiogen will buy Apellis Pharmaceuticals for about $5.6 billion, adding a promising kidney disease drug to broaden its rare-disease portfoli...
31 Mar, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Skipping these 10 health tests? Doctors warn you could miss early signs of heart disease, diabetes and cancerTurning 40 marks a crucial time for preventive health. Experts highlight regular screenings for early detection of chronic diseases like he...
19 Mar, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Protein in your urine? Top doctor reveals 5 hidden causes you can’t afford to ignoreKidney issues like protein in urine and stones are linked. Autoimmune diseases, uncontrolled diabetes, and high blood pressure damage kidne...
20 Nov, 2025, 01.15 AM IST
Sleep disorder treatment: 20 per cent people in U.S. suffer from chronic sleep disorders which can cause obesity, high blood pressure, kidney disease, Parkinson'sDaytime sleepiness can also be a sign of narcolepsy, which is characterized by "sleep attacks," where you suddenly fall asleep for a few se...
16 Sep, 2025, 07.42 PM IST
From autism, dementia to heart, liver, and kidney health: How sports can prevent & manage a range of diseasesNational Sports Day in India, celebrated on August 29th, honors Major Dhyan Chand and highlights the crucial role of sports in preventing d...
28 Aug, 2025, 09.22 AM IST
Kidney trouble stays hidden until it’s too late: 7 warning signs to spot now, what you should do next & diet tips to protect themKidneys play a vital role in filtering blood and maintaining the body’s balance. However, kidney disease affects millions, often without ob...
10 Aug, 2025, 05.54 PM IST
Medical bills in India are rapidly becoming bigger, reveals new indexACKO India Health Insurance Index 2024 reveals a 14% annual rise in healthcare costs, with 62% of expenses paid out of pocket. Delhi leads ...
28 Sep, 2024, 02.54 PM IST
Delhi: Kidney stones cases rise among younger population due to heat waveIn Delhi, a sharp rise in kidney stone cases among young adults aged 20 to 40 is attributed to intense heat and inadequate fluid intake. Do...
17 Jun, 2024, 12.55 PM IST
Hair straightening may damage kidneys, finds a study; Woman suffers kidney failure, skin burn after straighteningA recent study in The New England Journal of Medicine highlights a woman's kidney damage post hair-straightening treatment. Despite no prio...
29 Mar, 2024, 02.27 PM IST
Kidneys disease: How to reduce Creatinine levels naturally?In most cases, the kidneys' functioning is hindered because of high blood pressure or diabetes. Both these factors are the primary causes o...
21 Sep, 2022, 05.38 PM IST
Know cost of diagnosis, treatment for kidney diseases to ensure financial readinessIn the second part of this new series on major illnesses in India, ET Wealth tells you the cost of diagnosis and treatment for common kidne...
03 Jan, 2022, 06.30 AM IST
All the Covid-19 symptoms you didn’t know aboutCovid is now emerging as a pathogen capable of harming in a myriad of unexpected, and sometimes lethal, ways.
12 May, 2020, 09.11 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
Government restores customs duty exemption on three drugsThe Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) in a notification restored import duty exemption on three drugs -- Octreotide, Somatropin an...
17 Feb, 2016, 08.42 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