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Doctors perform surgery to remove tumour in woman with rare pancake kidney

HYDERABAD: A 45-year-old woman with a rare pancake kidney, affected by a cancerous tumour, was successfully treated with first-of-its-kind surgery by the doctors at Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology. The woman, a resident of Kompally, was diagnosed with a rare congenital condition where her kidneys were fused and pancake-shaped, instead of the usual bean-like structure and were positioned abnormally …

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4 days, 17 hours ago

Do you keep dirty utensils in the sink? It can cause THESE dangerous diseases, warns expert

India TV News

Well, 'dirty utensils' increase the risk of deadly diseases. The danger of bacteria Weak immunity Vomiting and stomach pain Diarrhea problem Risk of kidney failure Risk of miscarriage in pregnant women Effects on the kidneys High creatinine level Kidney Stone UTI Infection Polycystic kidney Protein Leakage Two enemies of the kidney Salt is poison for the kidneys. Sugar is poison …

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4 days, 17 hours ago

Excessive consumption of paracetamol can cause THESE diseases, doctor explains potential risks

India TV News

Paracetamol is a medicine that people often use in case of fever, headache and body pain. Dr Vibhu Kwatra, Senior Consultant and Physician at Vibhu Nursing Home, tells us how dangerous excessive consumption of paracetamol can be for health. The risk of liver damage increases: If you take 4 grams of paracetamol per day, the chances of liver damage increase. …

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A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysis

NPR

A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysis toggle caption Joe Carrotta for NYU Langone Health NEW YORK – Towana Looney can hardly contain her anticipation as she waits to get wheeled to an operating room at the NYU Langone Health hospital in New York City for an historic procedure. "It's going to change my life," …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Holding your pee can have dangerous health risks, experts say

CNN

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Holding your pee in every so often generally can be harmless, but there are some cases in which the behavior can pose threats to your health, especially if it’s a regular, learned behavior, said Dr. Jason Kim, clinical associate professor of urology at the Renaissance School of Medicine at …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Ludhiana: Liver patient gets new lease of life at city hospital

Hindustan Times

In a lifesaving initiative at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, the unfortunate demise of a 56-year-old woman from Ludhiana led to the donation of her organs, giving a new lease of life to multiple individuals. Following the declaration of brain death, the hospital’s in-house organ retrieval and transplantation team, including the critical care and anaesthesia team led by Dr PL …

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1 week, 3 days ago

So THAT'S Why You Have To Pee More Often When It's Cold Outside

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LOADING ERROR LOADING When you’re spending time outside in cold weather, you may have noticed you need to pee more frequently or urgently than usual. “There are … studies showing that cold weather can aggravate urinary symptoms in some people, but the reasons behind it are still an area of research,” said Dr. Raevti Bole, a urologist at Cleveland Clinic. …

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1 week, 6 days ago

A day without Mexicans in Mammoth? Locals mull how to get a message to Trump

LA Times

If all the service workers born in Mexico stayed home from their jobs for just one day in this thriving resort town perched high in California’s Sierra Nevada, the humming tourist economy would probably faceplant harder than a first-time skier on an icy expert slope. Restaurant kitchens and hotel break rooms in Mammoth Lakes have been buzzing with the notion …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

The toxins of the Bhopal disaster | Explained

The Hindu

Forty years after the Bhopal disaster on December 2-3, 1984, several hundred tonnes of toxic waste still remain around the ill-fated Union Carbide plant. This year, Madhya Pradesh received ₹126 crore from the Union government to incinerate around 340 tonnes of the aboveground material, but others have resisted the plan saying burning the compounds will release poisonous fumes that could …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Pioneering’ drug for rare eye cancer to be rolled out on NHS in England

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy People with a rare form of eye cancer will have access …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Family of blind man slam 'callous' and 'inhumane' council for 'sneaking' into his home and evicting him as he lay dying in hospital

Daily Mail

Heartbroken loved ones of a blind man have slammed a 'callous' and 'inhumane' council for booting him out of his home whilst he was suffering in hospital with stage six kidney failure. James Montague, 58, spent his final moments in misery after the North Lanarkshire Council moved him to an upstairs flat unsuited to his needs, his brother Patrick says. …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Single dose of Vitamin D injection can adversely impact kidney and bone health, warn doctors

India TV News

Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for our body and serves a vital function in keeping our health. The single injection of a high dose of vitamin D has recently raised some concerns; doctors, for instance, warned that such a single vitamin D injection is harmful to kidneys and bone health. According to the TOI report, Dr Ravinder Goswami from …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Blood in urine? It can be kidney fungus; know causes, early signs, preventive measures

Hindustan Times

Fungal infection in the kidneys or the urinary tract is referred to as kidney fungus. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr Ayan Kumar Dey, Consultant - Nephrologist and Transplant Physician, PD Hinduja Hospital and MRC in Mahim, said, “There are various forms of fungi which can involve the kidneys. However, it is possible that a fungal infection might involve …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Fad or fact: Do detox diets or cleanses really work?

Live Mint

The idea to eat clean and shed some extra pounds always peaks during this time of year, whether it is to fit into that sparkly dress or to get a head start on a New Year’s resolution. “A detox plan isn’t a weight loss plan," notes Mumbai-based clinical dietician and sports nutritionist Zainab Gulamhusein. “Detox diets like fasting diets, juice …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants

Associated Press

People with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive an organ from a donor with HIV under a new rule announced Tuesday by U.S. health officials. “This rule removes unnecessary barriers to kidney and liver transplants, expanding the organ donor pool and improving outcomes for transplant recipients with HIV,” said U.S. Health and Human …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Study finds yet another use for popular diabetes and obesity drugs

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Called GLP-1 receptor agonists, the drugs mimic the action of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Popular diabetes and obesity drugs also protect kidneys, study suggests

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Called GLP-1 receptor agonists, the drugs mimic the action of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

BARNEY CALMAN: Why experts now believe Ozempic could stop you getting HEART ATTACKS and STROKES - though they warn you must be aware of these risks...

Daily Mail

International heart experts believe the weight-loss drug Ozempic could be given to millions of healthy adults, amid mounting evidence it also helps protect the body from cardiovascular disease. Dr Rasha Al-Lamee, one of the UK’s leading cardiologists, said that giving patients GLP-1 drugs before they are obese could protect against cardiovascular risks Whatever the cause, senior doctors at the conference …

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1 month ago

Air pollution can affect kidney health, know symptoms and prevention tips

India TV News

So much pollution every year, when will we find a solution? Do the people living in Delhi need to find another place where they can go with their family to escape from 'Delhi which has become a gas chamber' and breathe clean air? Symptoms of kidney failure Urine infection-burning sensation Less or more urine Back Pain Leg swelling Difficulty in …

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1 month ago

Nara Smith reveals she started cooking from scratch because of struggles with lupus, eczema: ‘Forced me to…’

Hindustan Times

If you have spent a considerable amount of time scrolling through Instagram, then you must have come across Nara Smith's cooking videos, in which she makes everything from scratch while wearing over-the-top looks and speaking in a whisper. ‘Forced me to reevaluate how I eat’ Nara, who is married to model Lucky Blue Smith, with whom she shares three children, …

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1 month ago

'Serious Allegation' : Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Doctor Accused Of Illegal Kidney Transplants

Live Law

The Supreme Court today denied anticipatory bail to a doctor of the Fortis Hospital at Jaipur, who is accused of performing illegal kidney transplants in connection with an international racket.Stating that this is a serious matter which needs to be investigated in accordance with the law, a bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and Sanjay Karol dismissed the Special Leave Petition. …

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World Diabetes Day 2024: Is feeling thirsty a warning sign of high blood sugar level?

India TV News

Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterised by an elevated glucose level in the blood; it is usually the result of decreased production or the inability of the body to respond to insulin. How thirst can be a warning sign of diabetes If the levels of insulin in the body are not adequate, glucose builds up in the blood, and this …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Not just the brain, even the kidneys store memories: Study

India Today

A groundbreaking study from New York University reveals that cells outside the brain may also have memory-storing capabilities, expanding our understanding of memory beyond just brain cells. Learning and memory are usually thought to involve only brain cells, but the research team wanted to see if cells from other parts of the body could work in a similar way. Scientists …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Does Coffee Make You Pee So Much?

Huff Post

Getty To paraphrase the old adage about beer, you never buy a cup of coffee ― you only rent it. “With caffeinated coffee, the caffeine, polyphenols and other coffee molecules are all lipid-soluble, which means they pass easily across the lining of the gastrointestinal tract.” We’ve finally come to the moment of truth, when it’s time to talk about your …

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Doctors perform surgery to remove tumour in woman with rare pancake kidney

Do you keep dirty utensils in the sink? It can cause THESE dangerous diseases, warns expert

Excessive consumption of paracetamol can cause THESE diseases, doctor explains potential risks

A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysis

Holding your pee can have dangerous health risks, experts say

Ludhiana: Liver patient gets new lease of life at city hospital

So THAT'S Why You Have To Pee More Often When It's Cold Outside

A day without Mexicans in Mammoth? Locals mull how to get a message to Trump

The toxins of the Bhopal disaster | Explained

‘Pioneering’ drug for rare eye cancer to be rolled out on NHS in England

Family of blind man slam 'callous' and 'inhumane' council for 'sneaking' into his home and evicting him as he lay dying in hospital

Single dose of Vitamin D injection can adversely impact kidney and bone health, warn doctors

Blood in urine? It can be kidney fungus; know causes, early signs, preventive measures

Fad or fact: Do detox diets or cleanses really work?

New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants

Study finds yet another use for popular diabetes and obesity drugs

Popular diabetes and obesity drugs also protect kidneys, study suggests

BARNEY CALMAN: Why experts now believe Ozempic could stop you getting HEART ATTACKS and STROKES - though they warn you must be aware of these risks...

Air pollution can affect kidney health, know symptoms and prevention tips

Nara Smith reveals she started cooking from scratch because of struggles with lupus, eczema: ‘Forced me to…’

'Serious Allegation' : Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Doctor Accused Of Illegal Kidney Transplants

World Diabetes Day 2024: Is feeling thirsty a warning sign of high blood sugar level?

Not just the brain, even the kidneys store memories: Study

Why Does Coffee Make You Pee So Much?