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Most people know that a major function of the kidneys is to remove waste products and excess fluid from the body. These waste products and excess fluid are removed through the urine. The production of urine involves highly complex steps of excretion ...

Most people know that a major function of the kidn...

Kidney stones are found in children as young as 5 years. In fact, this problem is so common in children that some hospitals conduct ‘stone’ clinics for pediatric patients. Here we mention some of the most common factors which cause kidney stone in ch...

Kidney stones are found in children as young as 5 ...

Diagnosis of a kidney stone starts with a medical history, physical examination, and imaging tests. Your doctors will want to know the exact size and shape of the kidney stones. This can be done with a high resolution CT scan from the kidneys down to...

Diagnosis of a kidney stone starts with a medical ...

11:26:13The kidneys are a component of the urinary system which also includes the ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and prostate (in men). The kidneys are located on either side of the middle back and under the diaphragm. The main functions of the k...

11:26:13The kidneys are a component of the urinary...

When you think of kidney stones you don't usually think of kids. Physician from all around the country are reporting an increase in the kids being seen for this painful condition. As parents we should all be alarmed and take the necessary steps to he...

When you think of kidney stones you don't usually ...

Drinking enough fluid will help keep your urine less concentrated with waste products. Darker urine is more concentrated, so your urine should appear very light yellow to clear if you are well hydrated. Most of the fluid you drink should be water. M...

Drinking enough fluid will help keep your urine le...

Kidney failure is the final step of kidney disease. It occurs when the kidneys can no longer process fluid normally. When kidney failure occurs, the patient typically has to go on dialysis, which is when a machine performs the function of the kidneys...

Kidney failure is the final step of kidney disease...

Low blood sugar is called hypoglycemia. Blood sugar below 70 mg/dl is considered low. Blood sugars below this level can harm you. If you have diabetes and are taking any of these diabetes medications, you have a risk for low blood sugar: • Insulin • ...

Low blood sugar is called hypoglycemia. Blood suga...

Coconut oil is natural and highly beneficial oil for healthy, youthful, disease-free skin and hair. When coconut oil is applied topically or taken internally, it helps to keep the skin soft and smooth and gives hair a beautiful shine, whilst at the s...

Coconut oil is natural and highly beneficial oil f...

6. Reduces the risk of anemia: Cooked spinach is an excellent source of iron, a mineral whose reduced levels are associated with Anemia. The iron that is contained in spinach (in its natural state) is also good for young children, menstruating women ...

6. Reduces the risk of anemia: Cooked spinach is a...

The pear is a sweet fruit that is said to be related to the apple. Its size is about that of an apple with several seeds in the core, like an apple. Unlike apples though, most pear varieties have paper-thin skins which are not easy to peel. The skins...

The pear is a sweet fruit that is said to be relat...

How to Use coconut Oil To use coconut oil on the skin, massage in a small amount and reapply it often. The oil is quickly absorbed into the skin and doesn’t leave a greasy film like commercial lotions and oils do. Coconut oil will gradually soften th...

How to Use coconut Oil To use coconut oil on the s...

Waiting too long to get medical care when you are sick can lead to getting much sicker. When you have diabetes, a delay in getting care can be life threatening. Even a minor cold can make your diabetes harder to control. Uncontrolled diabetes can lea...

Waiting too long to get medical care when you are ...

Popeye the sailor man made Spinach (palak) very popular on television more than in real life. Popeye made himself super strong by eating tins of spinach. Although that was a mere cartoon show, there is no denying the fact that Spinach is one of the t...

Popeye the sailor man made Spinach (palak) very po...

Diabetes can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your feet. This damage can cause numbness and reduce feeling in your feet. As a result, your feet may not heal well if they are injured. If you get a blister, you may not notice, and it may get wors...

Diabetes can damage the nerves and blood vessels i...

People with diabetes have a higher risk for heart attacks and strokes. High blood pressure and high cholesterol increase this risk even more. Controlling blood pressure and cholesterol are very important for preventing heart attacks and strokes in pe...

People with diabetes have a higher risk for heart ...

Diabetes can harm your eyes. It can damage the small blood vessels in your retina, which is the back of your eye. This is called diabetic retinopathy.Diabetes also increases your risk of having glaucoma and other eye problems. You may not know there ...

Diabetes can harm your eyes. It can damage the sma...

Understanding Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a challenging disorder that makes it difficult to distinguish between what is real and unreal, think clearly, manage emotions, and relate to others. These obstacles can get in the way of your ability to ...

Understanding Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a ch...

In some people, schizophrenia appears suddenly and without warning. But for most, it comes on slowly, with subtle warning signs and a gradual decline in functioning long before the first severe episode. Many friends and family members of people with ...

In some people, schizophrenia appears suddenly and...

There are three major subtypes of schizophrenia, each classified by their most prominent symptom: • paranoid schizophrenia • disorganized schizophrenia • catatonic schizophrenia Signs and symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia The defining feature of pa...

There are three major subtypes of schizophrenia, e...

Feeding your eyes is the most important thing you can do to ensure good vision. The foods you eat contribute directly and indirectly to your continuing eye health, or they can contribute to declining vision, eye disease, perhaps even blindness. A di...

Feeding your eyes is the most important thing you ...