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Effects of Kidney Disease Contributes to Fatal Heart Condition [VIDEO]
By Alleah Kiamco | Apr 15, 2017 11:43 PM EDTA new research between the link of kidney disease to congenital heart problems. The kidney illness, dubbed as a 'silent disease' occurs 14 percent in the total population in the U.S. where 660,000 people are having the early stages of kidney failure
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Man Gives Own Kidney to Wife As Wedding Anniversary Gift
By Mara Tee | Jan 17, 2017 09:30 AM ESTA man offered his kidney as a wedding anniversary gift to save the life of his wife.
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Proton-pump Inhibitor Damages Kidney
By Sara Gale | Apr 15, 2016 05:02 AM EDTProlonged use of drugs for treating ulcers, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and heartburns could relatively damage kidney and even result in renal failure, reports a recent research. The study results have it that a group of drugs that are used to reduce the production of gastric acid may damage the kidneys extensively.
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Popular Heartburn Meds May Lead To Chronic Kidney Disease
By Jenn Loro | Jan 13, 2016 09:57 AM ESTRecently published study linked widely prescribed US drugs for heartburn like Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid to heightened risks of chronic kidney disease.
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Kidney Damage Risk Amplified by Slightly Increased Blood Sugar Levels
By Kanika Gupta | Dec 30, 2015 09:52 AM ESTIf your blood sugar levels are even slightly higher than the normal but not diabetic, you may still face an increased risk of kidney damage, suggests a Norwegian study
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Researchers Find Gene Responsible for Kidney Disease Progression in African-Americans
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 09, 2013 10:51 AM ESTResearchers found a gene variant common in African-Americans that appears to be responsible for speeding up the progression of chronic kidney disease.
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Vitamin D Supplements Boosts Health in Kidney Recipients
By Christine Hsu | Nov 08, 2013 06:11 PM ESTVitamin D supplements may help improve health in kidney transplant recipients, according to a new study.
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Certain Dialysis Machines More Toxic for Kidney Patients
By Christine Hsu | Nov 07, 2013 04:57 PM ESTA new study reveals that levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in some parts of dialysis machines may be toxic to the immune cells circulating in kidney failure patients' blood.
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Vegetable Protein Linked to Longer Lives in Kidney Patients
By Christine Hsu | Nov 07, 2013 03:38 PM ESTEating more vegetable protein could help extend the lives of kidney disease patients, according to a new study.
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Researchers Screen Type 1 Diabetics for Heart and Kidney Diseases Through Urine Test
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 06, 2013 10:02 AM ESTA team of international researchers used a simple urine test to determine the risks of heart and kidney diseases for young type 1 diabetics.
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Teen Kidney Patients More Likely to Suffer Transplant Failure
By Christine Hsu | Jul 29, 2013 04:00 PM EDTTeenage kidney transplant recipients may face higher risk of transplant failure, according to a new study.
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Calcium Supplements Linked to Heart Disease and Death in Kidney Patients
By Christine Hsu | Jul 19, 2013 04:16 PM EDTCalcium supplements may increase the risk of heart disease and death in patients with kidney disease.
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Apple-Shaped Figure and Muffin Top Increases Risk of Kidney Disease: Study
By Jennifer Broderick | Apr 11, 2013 09:48 PM EDTPeople with "apple-shaped" bodies or "muffin-tops" are more predisposed to an increased risk of kidney disease and developing cardiovascular problems later on in life, according to a new study released Thursday.
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Overweight Young Adults May Have Greater Chronic Kidney Disease Risk
By Christine Hsu | Apr 05, 2013 12:04 PM EDTOverweight young adults are significantly more likely to develop kidney disease by the time the become seniors, according to a new study.
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Asian Herbal Remedy May Be Poisoning Millions Worldwide
By Makini Brice | Mar 20, 2013 01:02 PM EDTHerbal medicine is commonly considered to be safe.
