In March, two biotechnology companies were given the greenlight by the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, to conduct ...

The Fairfield Lions Club is sponsoring a Pulled Pork Sandwich lunch, with chips (or tater salad), and drink, on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. until they run out, you can grab a ...

NSAIDs can pose a risk to your kidney health. But while acetaminophen may be safer, all pain medications should be taken with a doctor’s supervision if you have kidney disease. It’s almost a ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an umbrella term used to describe a longstanding disease or condition that causes the progressive loss of kidney (renal) function. Symptoms vary, depending on the stage ...

The early stages of kidney damage may cause few or no symptoms. However, as damage accumulates and prevents the kidneys from functioning correctly, people may begin to notice symptoms. These may ...

“Swapping in some whole plant protein foods in place of animal proteins such as beef, pork, chicken, fish and seafood can also help prevent kidney stones,” says Betz. Why? Animal proteins tend ...

Your kidneys may be small in size, but they play an important role in the body. Kidneys remove waste, extra fluid, and acids, maintaining a balance of water, salts, and minerals in the blood. They ...

The kidney is the organ that filters blood and removes excess fluid and waste products, which are excreted in the urine. The kidney also has a role in the regulation of ion concentrations and ...

Diabetes-related kidney disease can worsen and lead to failure. You may experience many different symptoms, including lower back pain, fatigue, and nausea or vomiting. If you have kidney disease ...

Potassium is essential for kidney function. Too much or too little potassium can affect this function and lead to complications. Potassium plays a key role in a number of bodily processes ...

If seeing the effects of cysticercosis hasn’t put you off pork for good, avoid the risk of infection by ensuring your pork is properly cooked to at least 80°C for ten minutes to kill all ...