Is ibuprofen before exercise risky?

Is ibuprofen before exercise risky?

Q: I often take a couple of over-the-counter ibuprofen before I go out for a jog to help the muscle…

Eating for kidney health

Eating for kidney health

Environmental Nutrition Newsletter Nearly one in seven American adults has chronic kidney disease (CKD), and millions more are at risk.…

Simple ways to prevent kidney stone recurrence

Simple ways to prevent kidney stone recurrence

The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts  Q: I recently had a kidney stone. The pain was awful. Fortunately I…

Eat wisely to protect your kidneys

Eat wisely to protect your kidneys

Environmental Nutrition Newsletter Your kidneys work hard every day to filter out wastes from your bloodstream. Unfortunately, an estimated 20…

Pericardial constriction can have significant effect on kidneys

Pericardial constriction can have significant effect on kidneys

Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes pericardial constriction, and why does it make me swollen? Is there anything…

A few easy steps keep kidneys healthy

A few easy steps keep kidneys healthy

The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts By Howard LeWine, M.D. Q: I recently had a blood test that showed…