High uric acid can lead to gout and kidney issues. Diet changes can help manage it. Reduce purine-rich foods like red meat.

Kidney stones are now a growing concern among young adults. Doctors are raising alarms about ignored lifestyle factors.

Kidney stones, once primarily a concern for middle-aged individuals, are increasingly affecting young adults due to lifestyle ...

In the United States, 73.6 percent of adults are overweight or obese, with 41.9 percent classified as obese. Excess weight ...

A doctor can diagnose someone with a kidney stone from across the room, because they are doubled over in pain, trying to find ...

Kidney stones aren't common in children, but more kids are experiencing them. Here's what doctors say is behind the rise in cases, plus what you can do to fight the condition.

The smallest kidney stones are about the size of a grain of sand and cause few to no symptoms. As they become bigger, however, you're more likely to start feeling discomfort, pain or other symptoms.

Kidney stones can also cause nausea and vomiting. “If you’re experiencing these symptoms, it’s important to go to the emergency department to be evaluated,” says Dr. Dhanyamraju.

Individuals with kidney issues should exercise caution with coconut and banana consumption due to their high potassium ...

If you have symptoms of a kidney stone, don’t try to tough it out. Your symptoms may subside, but there may still be issues that could turn serious. Instead, see a doctor right away.