HealthA dietitian says lemon water in moderation can help healthy people avoid kidney stones, but a nephrologist warns that people with kidney disease should ask their doctor before drinking it regularly.
HealthTaking painkillers or antibiotics for long periods without a doctor's advice can cause indigestion and, without early symptoms, kidney damage; painkillers taken several times a week for weeks put strain on the kidneys.
People with kidney problems should be careful with fruit, especially bananas and other foods high in potassium.
A team of US doctors says a gene-edited pig kidney attached to a brain-dead patient began working normally, a step they believe could one day ease the shortage of donor organs.
