Christmas is peak kidney stone season in Australia—blame dehydration, the heat and all that food
Christmas in Australia is a great time to spend enjoying the outdoors, with plenty of good food and drink.
Dec 17, 2025
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Oxalates
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Genetically modified gut bacteria show promise for combating kidney stones in clinical trial
The human gut microbiome has been shown to impact health in a myriad of ways. The type and abundance of different bacteria can impact everything from the immune system to the nervous system. Now, researchers at Stanford University ...
Scientists discover how nanoparticles of toxic metal used in MRI scans infiltrate human tissue
University of New Mexico researchers studying the health risks posed by gadolinium, a toxic rare earth metal used in MRI scans, have found that oxalic acid, a molecule found in many foods, can generate nanoparticles of the ...
Apr 5, 2025
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Among leafy green powerhouses, spinach packs a wallop
Stories about spinach often reference Popeye, the sailor who gobbled it by the can to gain immense strength. But if you need to bring a cartoon character into a conversation about healthy eating, consider the Hulk.
Mar 26, 2024
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New study sheds light on the connection between the microbiome and kidney stones
A new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University published in the journal Microbiome has found changes in the microbiome in multiple locations in the body are linked to the formation of kidney stones.
Dec 20, 2023
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Pretty but toxic: Watch toddlers around these houseplants
When visiting friends or family who have both houseplants and young children, I've been compared to "Aunt Bonnie" from the Geico commercial "Aunt Infestation."
Jan 24, 2023
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