Tina Arena has spoken for the first time about a life-threatening infection that landed her in an intensive care unit.

Tina Arena has spoken for the first time about a life-threatening infection that landed her in an intensive care unit.

A research team has investigated structural changes in kidneys of patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The results show that high blood pressure can lead to abnormalities in the podocytes, ...

New research suggests oral cephalosporins may be a safer alternative to fluoroquinolones for treating kidney infections like pyelonephritis.

Kidney stones can be extremely painful. Often they develop without us noticing. We look at the causes, what can help and when it’s best to have surgery. Kidney stones form when salts and urea ...

Minor leg pain can be relieved with rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Severe leg pain may be caused by an underlying condition requiring medication, physical therapy, or surgery. Acute leg pain ...

Whether or not you study inside the toilet bowl, this anomaly can stand out. A doctor speaks to the common causes for oily pee, and when to seek medical attention. Ernesto r. Ageitos/getty images ...

Diarrhea is not usually a symptom of kidney stones, but it can sometimes happen. Chronic diarrhea can lead to the formation of kidney stones, due to loss of fluid. Drinking more water helps to pass ...

When a kidney stone forms, it can block the flow of urine. This causes urine to become trapped in your kidney, creating an ideal environment for bacteria to grow. That, in turn, leads to an infection.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Abdominal pain while peeing can be from a UTI or something more serious, like cancer. Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate that can cause lower abdomen pain. Chlamydia is an STI that can cause ...

Scarlett Johansson says work is progressing on Just Cause, Amazon’s upcoming thriller limited series, based on John Katzenbach’s 1992 novel, in which she stars and executive produces. “It’s coming ...