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Abnormal cholesterol levels are a hazard to the kidneys, according to the Physicians' Health Study. This study has been following about 4500 men for 1...

When doctors look at your blood vessels with an imaging test, they may need to inject a dye. Contrast dye is used for many procedures such as a CT sca...

More than 34 million Americans have diabetes and require a lifetime of treatment. Diabetes is a complex and very personal disease. The challenges of d...

More and more Americans are obese. And, more and more Americans are developing CKD. This epidemic is so great that nearly onethird of all adults are ...

Do you know your risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Risk factors are things that make it more likely you will have kidney disease. Some of...

Oils are naturally found in certain foods and are commonly used in cooking, baking and frying. Some are used as flavoring and even in place of butter ...

Sugar-free or diet foods, candies, and beverages are often sweetened with sugar substitutes or non-sugar sweeteners. There are different types of suga...

A healthy diet consists of a variety of foods from different sources. When it comes to grains, there are many different types, and equally as many (if...