For decades, kidney stones have been treated as inert pebbles that simply precipitate out of urine, a plumbing problem inside the body. New imaging and microbiology work now suggest that view is badly ...

Have you had your water today? Well, you should, because your kidneys need it. About 10% of people will get kidney stones at some point in their lives. More than half a million people every year are ...

Passing a kidney stone is often described as one of the most painful experiences a person can have—some have even compared it to childbirth. But if you know how to spot the early warning signs, there ...

Kidney stones often start with everyday foods. These eight surprises include spinach, almonds, beets, black tea, dark chocolate, rhubarb, sweet potatoes, and colas. Learn portion tips, pair with ...

It's long been thought that only an unusual type of kidney stone has any connection to bacteria, and that the vast majority ...

Calcium oxalate stones comprise greater than 70% of all kidney stones. In the current conceptual framework, the initial stone ...