American Society of Nephrology

Kidney stones on rise in US teens

The researchers studied specific groups of patients at greatest risk by analysing age, race and sex characteristics, over a 16-year period, from 1997 to 2012.

Jan 15, 2016, 16:44 PM IST

Sedentary lifestyle can lead to kidney disease

Sedentary behaviour, which is not mere lack of moderate/vigorous physical activity, is likely an independent risk factor for chronic kidney disease.

Oct 21, 2015, 15:11 PM IST