Despite the severe pain kidney stones can cause, doctors say there are few medicines designed specifically to prevent them - something Stanford researchers hope to change.

Kidney stones can cause multiple symptoms in men. These symptoms can be mild or severe, depending on how big the stone is and ...

Depending on who you ask, few things are as painful as passing a kidney stone. Kidney stones form when your body isn’t getting enough water and can cause sharp back pain and blood in the urine. Though ...

For the first time, scientists have discovered evidence of bacteria hiding in 'noninfectious' kidney stones. These hardened clumps of small crystals are made from chemicals in urine and are thought to ...

At UAB Urology, we’re proud to offer one of the nation’s leading kidney stone care programs, providing expert treatment to thousands of patients each year. Our faculty has advanced training in ...

If you don't drink enough water while taking Wegovy, then you could become severely dehydrated and risk damaging your kidneys.

People who develop kidney stones show approximately twice the risk of developing kidney cancer compared with those without kidney stones, with the relationship observed across patient subgroups, ...

Researchers have identified bacterial biofilms within calcium oxalate kidney stones, the most common type, challenging the established view that these stones are sterile and noninfectious and raising ...

When it comes to supporting your kidneys, what you drink matters. Registered dietitians say one tea in particular stands out: green tea. Your kidneys work around the clock—filtering about 150 quarts ...