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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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Doctor Donates Kidney To Save Fellow Doctor's Life
By Anne Collins | Feb 28, 2017 08:50 AM ESTIt’s not unusual for a surgeon to save another doctor’s life. Dr. Colleen Coleman did so by going under the knife to help an ailing colleague who desperately needed a kidney.
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Woman Donates Kidney To Former Classmate's Son After Seeing Facebook Plea
By Anne Collins | Feb 09, 2017 07:00 AM ESTRyan Wagner's Facebook page saved his son's life. It help him and his family find the perfect donors for their son Miles.
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Eating Red Meat Linked to Cancer, Kidney Failure and Heart Disease
By Mara Tee | Jan 26, 2017 07:02 PM ESTEating red meat including bacon, hotdogs, burger patties or anything processed increases the risk of cancer, heart diseases, kidney failure and many more.
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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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Depression Linked to Kidney Failure in Diabetics
By Christine Hsu | Mar 27, 2014 06:56 PM EDTDepression increases the risk of kidney failure in diabetes patients, according to a new study. Researchers said the latest findings suggest that treating depression can improve kidney health in diabetics.
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Diabetic Adults from Canada’s First Nations are Twice as Likely to Develop End-Stage Kidney Disease
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 02, 2013 12:07 PM ESTResearchers found that First Nations people in Canada are twice as likely to develop end-stage kidney disease.
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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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Soft Drinks and Sugar Negatively Affect Kidney Health
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 09, 2013 10:50 AM ESTResearchers from two different studies found that drinking soft drinks and consuming too much sugar can lead to kidney dysfunction.
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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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Growing Number of Children and Teens Experiencing Elevated Blood Pressure
By Christine Hsu | Jul 15, 2013 04:29 PM EDTThe risk of elevated blood pressure among children and teens increased by nearly a third during a thirteen-year period, according to new research.
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Modified Spider Toxin May Be the Key to Anti-Venom Vaccines
By Cheri Cheng | May 09, 2013 10:10 AM EDTResearchers manufactured a protein devised from spider venom that could possibly protect people from deadly toxins.
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Growth Hormone Therapy Can Help Children With Kidney Failure Grow Taller
By Christine Hsu | Apr 05, 2013 01:17 PM EDTGrowth hormone therapy can help treat symptoms in children with kidney failure, according to a new study.
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E. Coli Threat in More Farm Rich Products
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 05, 2013 10:00 AM EDTFarm Rich has issued a voluntary recall of its frozen products due to the fear of possible E. coli contamination.
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Death Toll in Libya Alcohol Poisoning Epidemic Climbs
By Makini Brice | Mar 18, 2013 12:34 PM EDTOfficials are asking for international help.
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