Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Restless legs syndrome is incurable. Here's how to manage the symptoms
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological condition that affects about 7% of people.
Feb 4, 2025
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Kidney Disease
Surgery
US greenlights pig kidney transplant trials
Two US biotech companies say the Food and Drug Administration has cleared them to conduct clinical trials of their gene-edited pig kidneys for human transplants.
Feb 4, 2025
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Diabetes
Yo-yo dieting may significantly increase kidney disease risk in people with type 1 diabetes
Body-weight cycling (also known as yo-yo dieting) has been shown to significantly increase the risk of kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes, regardless of body mass index (BMI) and other traditional risk factors, ...
Feb 4, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Americans still consider COVID major public health threat
People still see COVID-19 as an ongoing public health threat, even though the pandemic officially ended in 2023, according to a new HealthDay/Harris Poll.
Jan 30, 2025
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Health
Why the WHO has recommended switching to a healthier salt alternative
This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use at home for substitutes containing less sodium.
Jan 30, 2025
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Medications
FDA OK's Ozempic to protect kidneys in type 2 diabetes patients
A popular diabetes drug just got a major new approval—and it could be a game-changer for millions of Americans at risk for kidney failure.
Jan 29, 2025
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Medications
Pain medication finds new purpose fighting toxins from kidney disease
Mefenamic acid, a common anti-inflammatory drug already approved for pain management, has been found to significantly reduce the formation of a toxic compound known as p-cresol sulfate in people with kidney disease with a ...
Jan 28, 2025
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Study finds statins do not impact kidney function in older adults
Statins, a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs, have no effect on kidney function, a research team led by the University of Iowa has found.
Jan 27, 2025
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Diabetes
Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic—previously used only to treat diabetes—emerged as a promising new drug for weight management.
Jan 25, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study shows tea consumption can lower mortality in chronic kidney disease
Tea consumption offers protective effects on mortality among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online Jan. 13 in Renal Failure.
Jan 20, 2025
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