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'Can kidney damage be detected through a blood test or is imaging (ultrasound, CT scan) necessary?'

November 17, 2025 6:23 pm

Early detection through these simple tests can go a long way in preventing chronic kidney disease and the need for dialysis later on

Satish Shah passed away at the age of 74 due to kidney failure

What late actor Satish Shah’s sudden passing due to kidney failure reveals about warning signs you shouldn’t ignore

October 26, 2025 3:26 pm

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed that veteran actor Satish Shah, 74, passed away following kidney failure. Experts explain the symptoms to watch out for and ways to protect kidney health.

From popping painkillers to shortage of sleep, seven common habits that could be harming your kidneys

April 17, 2025 6:36 pm

The kidneys play a vital role in maintaining overall health by filtering waste, excess fluids, and electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, from the blood.

Timely recognition of kidney fungal infections is critical.

Warning signs of kidney fungus you shouldn't ignore (especially if you're diabetic)

March 13, 2025 11:30 am

Fungi thrive in conditions where the immune system is weakened. "Diabetes is the most common underlying cause of kidney fungal infections," notes Dr Madduri.

Liam Payne, known for his powerful vocals and charismatic personality, rose to fame as a member of the popular boy band One Direction.

Liam Payne once opened up about discovering one of his kidneys wasn't functioning properly: 'It had scarred'

October 17, 2024 2:30 pm

Liam had been open about his struggles with mental health, alcoholism and physical ailments in the past

Novo Nordisk, the makers of Ozempic or injectable semaglutide, announced the results of a clinical trial that showed it lowered the risk of kidney-disease related events in people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). (File Photo)

Ozempic may slow down kidney disease: Why Novo Nordisk's new trial may treat other health conditions

March 14, 2024 7:03 am

Dr V Mohan, Chairman, Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai, analyses the far-reaching impact of weight loss drugs

Apart from dehydration, other factors make you prone to kidney stones.

Can lemon juice bust kidney stones? Why this latest online hack may be doing more harm than good

September 29, 2023 5:35 pm

Dr Dinesh Kumar TP, Consultant, Urology, Andrology and Kidney Transplant Surgeon, Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru, offers tips on managing kidney stones the right way

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Why you need to bust these myths around Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

December 28, 2022 5:57 pm

If you have comorbidities, go for an annual kidney function test (KFT) to be sure, says Dr Anuja Porwal, Additional Director and Head, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant, Fortis Hospital Noida

Indonesia says 74 children have died from acute kidney injury this year

October 19, 2022 10:11 am

The development comes as health officials in Gambia said nearly 70 children had died from AKI after taking a locally sold paracetamol syrup used to treat fever.

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Kidney health: Why people with hypertension must not ignore blood in urine, pain in the back

September 20, 2022 11:13 am

A doctor warned that polycystic kidney disease is brought about by a development of cysts in the kidneys, and that people with PKD are "hereditarily inclined toward it"