Articles categorized as Kidney Failure

Generic Furosemide Disappoints | How to Afford Lasix?

Lasix (furosemide) is an absolutely essential medication. It treats excess fluid buildup (edema). But we keep hearing about generic furosemide problems.

For Healthy Kidneys, Avoid Sugary Drinks

Sugary drinks put a strain on the kidneys, especially when the weather is hot or people are exercising hard. Unsweetened beverages may be better.

Do People Who Eat Fish Grow Old More Healthfully?

A long-running study suggests that people who eat fish and shellfish regularly are less prone to chronic disease as they age.

The Dangers of Diclofenac and Other NSAID Pain Relievers

A Danish study reviews the dangers of diclofenac and finds that it can harm the heart and digestive tract. Are topical NSAIDs like Voltaren Gel any safer?

When Is High Sodium a Heart Attack Risk?

Medicare Struggles to Pay Soaring Drug Bills

As pharmaceutical firms double or triple their prices, the budget that Medicare set for its Part D prescription drug benefit is threatened.

Kidney Patients Get Heart Benefits from High-Flavanol Cocoa

People on dialysis had lower blood pressure and more flexible blood vessels after drinking high-flavanol cocoa compared to a flavanol-free cocoa beverage.

Pomegranate Extract Lowers Blood Pressure in Dialysis Patients

People on dialysis had lower blood pressure after taking pomegranate extract for six months compared to placebo.

Iced Tea Overdose Can Damage the Kidneys

Excess oxalate from drinking way too much iced tea led to lasting kidney damage.

More Vegetables in the Diet Leads to Better Kidney Function for Those with Chronic Kidney Disease

Eating Beans Instead of Meats Boosts Survival among Kidney Patients

Kidney Transplant Failure

Low-Carb Diet Stops Kidney Failure in Mice

NSAIDs Can Cause Kidney Damage