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 ...

Dolly Parton’s sister sparked fear among the singer’s fans on Tuesday by urging them to pray for her - Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire/Getty When Dolly Parton’s sister urged fans to pray for the ...

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

Stanford University has unveiled a ureteroscopy-compatible device that magnetizes and retrieves kidney stone fragments with a ...

Reptiles don’t just pee, they crystallize their waste. Researchers found that snakes and other reptiles form tiny uric acid spheres, a water-saving evolutionary trick. This discovery could illuminate ...

A combination of modifications, like drinking more water and eating less salt and fat, may be better than eating a low-oxalate diet. If you’ve ever had the painful experience of passing a kidney stone ...

Parton revealed she couldn't make it to the Dollywood event due to a kidney issue. The Jolene singer broke the news to fans in a video, which was played at Dollywood and shared on social media. She ...