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Smoking and Your Health

Smoking is the top preventable cause of death in the U.S. It raises risks for various cancers, heart disease, and kidney problems.

Smoking cessation ,

Healthy habits,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Which Drugs are Harmful to Your Kidneys?

Certain drugs, including painkillers, antibiotics, and illegal substances, can harm your kidneys. Always follow your healthcare provider's instru...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies

Five Surprising Ways You Could Be Damaging Your Kidneys

Learn five surprising ways you could be harming your kidneys, including overuse of NSAIDs, smoking, high sodium intake, exposure to contrast dye, and ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Diabetes - A Major Risk Factor for Kidney Disease

Learn how diabetes increases the risk of kidney disease. Understand the signs of kidney damage, prevention strategies, and treatment options.

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Are You At Increased Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease? (CKD)

Monitor your risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history. Regular tests and early detection c...

Chronic kidney disease,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Alcohol and Your Kidneys

Drinking alcohol can harm kidneys, leading to high blood pressure, dehydration, and liver disease. Limit alcohol intake to protect kidney health.

Alcohol dependence,

Food and drink,

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Myths About Kidney Disease

Overlooked, overworked and misunderstood. What part of the body meets this description? The kidneys! They work hard. They are on call morning, noon ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Genetics and Kidney Disease

Doctors have long known that some families have more members with kidney disease than others. Studying the genes of families that have more kidney dis...

Genetic and inherited kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Your Kidneys Don't Want You to Smoke

Sure smoking isn't good for your lungs or your heart. But did you know that smoking isn't good for your kidneys either? The Surgeon General issued a r...

Smoking cessation ,

Healthy habits,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

High Cholesterol = High Kidney Disease Risk

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...

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing