Passing a kidney stone is often described as one of the most painful experiences a person can have-some have even compared it to childbirth. But if you know how to spot the early warning signs, there ...

Doctors may start prescribing amusement park passes to patients suffering with kidney stones, based on a new medical study. A urologist at Michigan State University found that riding a "rough" roller ...

Kidney stones are caused when there is an excess of salts and minerals in the urine. They turn into little hard stones and ...

Warm weather brings days at the beach, sunscreen and ... kidney stones? Researchers say people who don't stay properly hydrated face a higher risk of these painful mineral deposits as temperatures and ...