- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 23rd, 2015
Man Jumps into Lake, His Bladder Ruptures When He Hits the Water
Surgeons had to operate on him and stitch back the organ
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 22nd, 2015
Researchers Grow Fully Functional Kidneys in the Lab
Also, a urinary pathway and a bladder to go with them
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 11th, 2015
Too Much Salt Affects Your Heart and Kidneys, Even Your Brain
Study finds people who consume too much risk developing all sorts of health trouble apart from high blood pressure
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 1st, 2014
A Mediterranean Diet Can Help Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
Study finds folks who opt for a Mediterranean diet have a lower risk to develop chronic kidney disease
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 18th, 2013
Stem Cells Used to Create Mini-Kidneys for the First Time
Future versions of the research will result in full-scale kidneys, experts hope
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 16th, 2013
Fizzy Drinks Up One's Chances of Developing Kidney Stones
One daily can is enough to increase kidney stone risk by nearly a quarter
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 15th, 2013
Lab-Grown Kidneys Are Transplanted into Rats, Prove Functional
The kidneys reportedly produce urine, yet lack the efficiency of natural ones
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 12th, 2012
Giving a Kidney Away Does Not Reduce Donors' Health
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 10th, 2010
Giving Away a Kidney Is Safe for the Donor
It has no effect on life span