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Are your creatinine levels normal? How to tell and what to do if they're high
Creatinine levels indicate a person's kidney health, and high levels mean your kidneys are not work…
Kelly Burch,Jason R. McKnight
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The first pig-heart transplant patient was denied a human heart after failing to follow doctors' orders
Patients who miss appointments or forget medication may be denied a spot on the organ waiting list.…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Around 30% increase in weight-gain linked kidney ailments since lockdown
"Sedentary habits have crept into everyday lives of people since the start of Covid-19 pandemi…
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Diabetes screenings should start at age 35 for overweight people, US government panel says
The US Preventive Services Task Force lowered the recommended age from 40 after last year's 29% jum…
Anna Medaris Miller
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US — here's how to prevent and treat the condition
Heart disease is a group of conditions that affect your heart and blood vessels. It's the leading c…
Will Fischer
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An ICU boss in the hardest-hit part of Italy says many patients who recover from COVID-19 still have 'chronic damage'
Dr Roberto Cosentini, the head of the ICU at Bergamo's Papa Giovanni hospital, said many of his pat…
Bill Bostock
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Trump wants to reshape the $114 billion kidney-care market. Here are the 6 companies vying to benefit from the disruption.
There are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal. Hemodialysis pumps blood out of the b…
Clarrie Feinstein
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COVID-19 is a 'one-two-three-punch' disease: Doctors describe how the coronavirus severely damages the lungs
To understand how COVID-19 can severely damage the lungs, it helps to understand the way SARS CoV-2…
Melanie Haiken
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Followers of the high-fat, low-carb keto diet are shunning 'some of the most healthful foods on the planet,' a kidney doctor says
Joshi noted that there are studies of children who've used the keto diet to lower their rates of ep…
Hilary Brueck
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Trump just announced a new approach to caring for millions of people with a devastating disease, and it could upend a $114 billion market
The third key area is to give patients more choices and affordable treatments. This includes improv…
Clarrie Feinstein
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Bill Cosby's daughter Ensa has died at age 44 from renal disease - here's what it is
"The accusations against my father have been one-sided since the beginning, and when he tried to de…
Erin Brodwin,Reuters
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These potential treatments for aging could unlock cures to a range of age-related illnesses, from cancer to heart disease
Research on aging has gained a lot of momentum in the last decade. But of all the drug targets for …
Charlotte Hu
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5 warning signs you might have high blood sugar, according to doctors
If you're suddenly feeling more tired and thirsty, needing the bathroom more often, or struggle to …
Gabby Landsverk
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Heat-related injuries to workers in the Americas have soared since 2000, study finds
Extreme heat is taking a toll on the global economy and workers around the world. The Americas have…
Katie Balevic
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5 powerful ways tending to the gut boosts your health — from smoother digestion to better moods
Gut health is a buzzy topic right now, and for good reason. Experts break down why it's important t…
Kim Schewitz
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A doctor says our gut microbiome affects our hormones. He shared 3 things he avoids to stay healthy.
In his latest book Dr. Max Nieuwdorp, an endocrinologist and researcher, highlights yet another ben…
Kim Schewitz
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The most common type of EV battery is a growing source of 'forever chemical' pollution, scientists say
Scientists found PFAS used in lithium-ion batteries in air, water, snow, and soil near chemical pla…
Catherine Boudreau
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Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk
Farmers in Thailand saw their crops wither and mourned the loss of livestock that perished unde…
PTI
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Equinox's new $40,000 membership promises to help you 'live 100 healthy years.' Longevity experts say doing these 4 simple things will work just as well.
Equinox says its $40,000-a-year "Optimize" membership plan will help clients live longer. Longevity…
Serafina Kenny
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A cancer researcher shares 2 supplements she takes for healthy aging — and how to decide if they work for you
Vitamin D and calcium supplements appear to lower cancer risk. While the combo may also lead to mor…