Iced Tea Increases Risk of Kidney Stones Jul 23, 2008
Iced tea helped to bring on an excruciating bout of kidney stones that led to surgery at Loyola University Hospital in Maywood, Ill ... Iced tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones, a common disorder of the urinary tract that affects about 10 percent of the population in the United States ... "For people who have a tendency to form kidney stones, it's definitely one of the worst things you can drink.". (Newsmax)
FDA: Salmonella found in jalapeno Jul 22, 2008
Kidney stones are rarely fatal, but they can be more excruciating than. July 15, 2008 11:39 AM CDT. (Chicago Tribune)
The prescription for reducing dangerous falls Jul 21, 2008
ENVIRONMENT A link between kidney stones, climate change. Among the weirdest of global warming's possible consequences: one Dallas researcher predicts it will give more Americans kidney stones ... Currently, the warmer parts of the country have higher rates of kidney stones than colder parts, largely, researchers think, because in hotter climates, people generally urinate less - because of low fluid intake or sweating - allowing salts to crystallize in the kidney. (Boston Globe)
'Top experts' using global warming as a weapon Jul 21, 2008
This week we learned more Americans are likely "to suffer" from kidney stones because of global warming ... " First of all, the White House did not ignore the report, they simply refused to change the Constitution, the present form of government, and the nature of the American economy to comply with the report's suggestions.Unfortunately, he doesnt give any citation or other reference to enable determination of what White House report he is talking about. Given that, its... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Warmer Temps, More Kidney Stones Jul 18, 2008
University of Texas researchers have laid out some of the most compelling science to date linking climate change with adverse public-health effects: scientists predict a steady rise in the U.S. incidence of kidney stones a medical condition largely brought on by dehydration as the planet continues to warm ... Kidney stones are already more common in the warmer Southern states than in the North ... Even in the belt region where kidney stones are common and populations have adjusted their... (Time.com)
TRENTONIAN EDITORIAL: The latest report on Chicken Little Jul 18, 2008
Global warming may cause warts, gout, impotence, priapism, baldness, high blood pressure, skin rashes and kidney stones ... In the ongoing effort by activist "scientists" and their media promoters to encourage hysteria over global warming, there's now a headline warning that global warming may bring on an epidemic of kidney stones ... The lead author of the article, a professor of geology at the University of Texas, Dallas, says the world had better brace itself for 30 percent more kidney stones... (The Trentonian, NJ)
Could Global Warming Increase the Incidence of Kidney Stones? Jul 16, 2008
Could Global Warming Increase the Incidence of Kidney Stones ... Could Global Warming Increase the Incidence of Kidney Stones ... PAINFUL PEBBLES: More people may develop kidney stones because of reduced urine outflow. (Scientific American)
Study Links Global Warming To The Increase Of Kidney Stone Cases Jul 16, 2008
As the planet warms there will be more people suffering from kidney stones most probably due to dehydration that comes by either not drinking enough liquid or losing too much because high heat conditions, US researchers say. Kidney stone disease or nephrolithiasis is not the only condition scientists have predicted to come together with global warming ... Kidney stones are formed from dissolved minerals in the urine and can be extremely painful. (eFluxMedia)
Just Say No to Nuts During Pregnancy Jul 16, 2008
The U.S. "kidney stone belt" could expand, affecting 2. 25 million more Americans. (U.S. News & World Report)
More Kidney Stone Disease Projected Due To Global Warming Jul 16, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 15, 2008) Global warming is likely to increase the proportion of the population affected by kidney stones by expanding the higher-risk region known as the "kidney-stone belt" into neighboring states, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and UT Dallas have found ... Kidney stones, which are solid crystals that form from dissolved minerals in urine, can be caused by both environmental and metabolic problems ... Kidney-stones are more common in the warmer parts of the... (Science Daily)
Keep Earth cool; Jul 16, 2008
One more reason to mobilize against global warming: the proliferation of kidney stones ... 2 million cases of kidney stones ... That's because kidney stones, crystals that form from dissolved minerals in urine, are more common in warm climates, where dehydration is more of a problem. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Global warming to hit nether regions Jul 16, 2008
Researchers at the University of Texas say global warming will trigger a dramatic rise in kidney stones in the United States ... Higher rates of kidney stones have long been associated with hotter climes ... Dr. Brikowski launched the study after his veterinarian wife mentioned observing a higher rate of animal kidney stones during drought years. (Globe and Mail)
Study: Global warming may increase kidney stone cases Jul 16, 2008
BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhuanet) -- A new study warned that kidney stones may be added to the growing list of possible consequences of global warming, according to media reports Wednesday ... 3 million more people in U.S. may develop kidney stones by the year 2050 because the more sultry climes could cause more dehydration, which is believed to be a major contributor to stone formation ... In the United States, the rate of kidney stones cases has been rising in recent decades, increasing from 3. (Xinhuanet, China)
Global warming to hit you in the kidneys Jul 16, 2008
In their new study published in Proceedings of the Natural Academy of Scientists journal Tuesday, two Texas University urologists Margaret Peale and Yair Lotan say that as world temperatures rise, more and more people will develop kidney stones. They said a hotter climate will make people more and more dehydrated, leading to them to develop kidney stones ... This hot and humid part of the US, they said, reported more cases of kidney stones than elsewhere in the country. (Economic Times)
Kidney Stones May Become More Common as Global Warming Causes Dehydration Jul 15, 2008
Global Warming May Lead to More Kidney Stones, Researchers Say ... July 15 (Bloomberg) -- More Americans may develop kidney stones as global warming raises the risk of dehydration, according to a study in the journal ... It's pretty well established that the prevalence of kidney stones increases with annual average temperatures,'' lead author , associate professor of geosciences at the University of Texas at Dallas, said in an interview. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Global warming 'may increase kidney stones'... Jul 15, 2008
Global warming may increase kidney stones: researchers ... Global warming may increase kidney stones: researchers ... More Americans are likely to suffer from kidney stones in the coming years as a result of global warming, according to researchers at the University of Texas. (The Drudge Report)
Kidney stones warm to climate Jul 15, 2008
It could force a rise in kidney stones, scientists warned Monday. "We see a relationship between kidney stones and temperatures everywhere," says Margaret Pearle of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and the study's co-author. (AZCentral -- News)
Scientists link kidney stones to global warming Jul 15, 2008
Global warming could do more than hurt polar bears: It could force a rise in kidney stones, scientists warned Monday. "We see a relationship between kidney stones and temperatures everywhere," says study co-author Margaret Pearle of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas ... Kidney stones result from salts crystallizing in the kidneys, often triggered by dehydration, causing famously painful blockages. (AZCentral -- News)
Global warming to spark rise in kidney stone cases, study says Jul 15, 2008
It may not be the most profound effect of global warming, but it could be the most painful: Climate change could bring a sharp increase in cases of kidney stones in Illinois and other Midwestern states, according to a new study. Linking climate change to kidney stones seems odd, but it's based on the solid medical finding that people in warm regions develop the condition at increased rates ... Sweating in warm weather removes fluid from the body and increases the salt concentration in urine,... (Chicago Tribune)
Your Health: Mushrooms offer more than good taste Jul 13, 2008
Individuals suffering from gout or kidney stones should consume the mushrooms in moderation. There s some evidence that excessive consumption of Shiitake can trigger flare-ups of both conditions. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Singapore Doha Flight Diverted to Kolkata After Passenger Takes Ill Jul 6, 2008
The patient who is admitted to a private hospital in Salt Lake, is being attended by doctors who explained that a piece of a kidney stone had made its way into the urethra, causing him extreme pain and distress. An airport official explaining the case said, There was no doctor on the flight. (MedIndia)
Kidney Stones a Risk After Stomach Bypass Surgery Jul 4, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Morbidly obese adults who undergo a particular type of stomach bypass surgery called Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) appear to be at increased risk of developing kidney stones earlier than previously thought ... "Although this study demonstrates that there is a higher risk for developing kidney stones (after RYGB), it is important to weigh the risk against the many benefits that RYGB has for the morbidly obese patient, including decreasing cardiac (illness) and... (MEDLINEplus)
Oak trees make great employees Jul 2, 2008
When you're trying to stick up for your friend on this kind of a call, they expect you to lie, so even though you want to say that in college, when you tagged along to watch Josh get his nipple pierced, and he sat there in the chair cracking jokes with the person who was about to inflict enough pain on him to make passing a kidney stone seem like a pleasant way to spend the afternoon, you were very impressed with how strong he was, even though a month later his mom would cry and make him take it... (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Avoid kidney stones Jul 2, 2008
Kidney stones hit in summer, South Men most at risk; tips help avoid dehydration ... Men are more likely to develop kidney stones than women ... Keep kidney stones at bay during hot summer months by drinking plenty of water. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
How Dangerous Are CT Scans? Jul 2, 2008
Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scans help doctors detect everything from to kidney stones. But some physicians are raising concerns about the safety of such procedures most notably, an increase in cancer risk. (Time.com)
GRAD Connection ensuring more Waterloo students earn high school diploma Jul 1, 2008
The 18-year-old enrolled in GRAD Connection earlier this year after missing too much school due to surgeries for kidney stones, a condition with which she was diagnosed at age 10. Two months before graduation, Aschenbrenner realized she could still earn a 2008 diploma and redoubled efforts to complete her remaining 3-1/2 credits. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Obesity Surgery Quickly Increases Kidney Stone Risk Jun 26, 2008
Morbidly obese patients who undergo a particular type of gastric bypass surgery called Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are at an increased risk of developing kidney stones small, pebble-like deposits that can result in severe pain and require an operation to remove them earlier than previously thought ... "Our data suggests that RYGB is associated with an increased risk of forming kidney stones as early as three months post-operation," according to the study's lead investigator, Manoj Monga,... (Newsmax)
Depression, drugs & Dukakises Jun 24, 2008
Depression and addiction are more common than kidney stones - one in four Americans has a "diagnosable mental disorder in a given year," the National Institute of Mental Health has concluded - and should be treated with at least the same seriousness. After years of talk, progress is at hand on this front. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Thyatira News Jun 24, 2008
Rex Oglesby had to go to the ER on Sunday morning suffering from a kidney stone ... Jacque Hall Gaines had to go to the ER last week with a kidney stone but is fine now. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
For California man, life is smooth sailing Jun 23, 2008
Dixon said he can't afford health insurance, instead relying on God's healing powers, a physician friend, and, once, government help when kidney stones put him in the hospital. But life on the water can be magical, with its views, fresh air, and brown pelicans gliding by. (Boston Globe)
Are your hormones killing you? Jun 22, 2008
5 feet tall adolescent, a four feet tall young girl, a lady with beard, an old lady whose bones are fracturing repeatedly, a man who is developing kidney stones on and on, a man pouring out 12 litres of urine in a day. What do you see common in all of these conditions. (India Times, India)
Lack of vitamin D rampant in infants, teens Jun 17, 2008
But he also is careful not to overdose on calcium in the process, which can lead to kidney stones. "I feel great," says Stone, who is 5-foot-9 and weighs in at a slim but healthy 155 pounds. (USA Today)
Diets that eat away at illnesses Jun 12, 2008
It is an established medical therapy with real side effects, which include increased cholesterol, growth disturbance, constipation, acidosis and kidney stones. However, he says, side effects are generally treatable and rarely require discontinuation of the diet. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The iPhone Will Bring Back the Ma Bell Monopoly Jun 11, 2008
Apple has rigged the thing with a better battery, , and, most importantly, download speeds faster than the rate at which a man passes a kidney stone (at least if you live in a city, as ). I'm nostalgic but I'm not stupidthe new phone will be too handy not to have. (Slate)
Doubts Cast On Vitamin Supplements Jun 8, 2008
Too much Vitamin C can cause diarrhea and kidney stones, and studies don't suggest that it reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, or even the common cold. Vitamin A, another popular choice, can actually lead to liver damage, blindness, and bone fractures in high doses. (CBS News)
Oil-rich diet cuts back trauma of seizures Jun 7, 2008
But the side effects, which include constipation, lack of energy, pancreatitis, kidney stones and cardiac, renal and liver complications, can be debilitating and dangerous. "It's not for everyone," Dr Lawson said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Candidates' Records Reveal Health Issues Jun 7, 2008
Kidney stones in his right kidney and precancerous polyps in his colon were found and removed. Also, McCain has been treated for high cholesterol, high blood pressure and insomnia. (Click2Houston, TX)
Celebrity gamers Jun 5, 2008
It's hard to imagine anyone throwing their knickers at a really prolific reader, or eBaying the kidney stones of someone who's seen a lot of films, but around the world top-class gamers are already celebrities. Virtua Fighter experts get mobbed by girls in Japanese arcades. (BBC News -- Technology)
Giants reflect on Draft madness Jun 4, 2008
Rich Aurilia said his kidney stone finally passed, but he doesn't know when it happened. He said he didn't know it was gone until his doctor told him. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Paging bedside manners Jun 4, 2008
I had gone into the hospital to have a kidney stone removed. My wife tells me that while she was sitting next to my bed waiting for me to come out of the anesthesia, a person came in and said that he got the stone and, "Tell him I found bladder cancer and that I removed the cyst.". (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Wedding from hell Jun 4, 2008
Then a road washout forced guests to drive an extra 140 miles to attend the ceremony, a wild squirrel nearly destroyed the cake and the wedding photographer was rushed to the hospital with a kidney stone. "Everything that could possibly go wrong went wrong," she says. (CNN -- US)
Horwitz's first homer highlights romp Jun 3, 2008
Rich Aurilia, who played his second game in a row with that pesky kidney stone still lodged in his bladder, walked. That set up Ray Durham's two-run double to left-center field. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Aurilia, Horwitz in lineup for finale Jun 2, 2008
Rich Aurilia, who had been off the lineup card for the last three games because of a kidney stone that still hasn't passed ... Still, the first baseman said he "could be miserable and sit or be miserable and play." Aurilia hoped getting in the game would take his mind off the pain that the three millimeter kidney stone, currently in his bladder, is causing. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Decatur mayor to resign, citing job conflicts, health concerns Jun 1, 2008
DECATUR -- Mayor Paul Osborne will resign as mayor Sunday, citing a desire to focus on his role as editor of the weekly Decatur Tribune newspaper and recent health problems with kidney stones. Councilman Michael Carrigan, the senior member of the council, will serve as mayor pro tem as the council works to appoint a new mayor to serve until next year's municipal election. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Aurilia waiting on kidney stone May 31, 2008
"It felt like somebody stuck a knife in my rib cage," Aurilia said Friday, one day after a kidney stone knocked the infielder out of the Giants lineup. Although Aurilia, 36, had never endured a kidney stone, he had been told about the misery they cause. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
A Winn-Winn deal for Giants May 30, 2008
Rich Aurilia was hospitalized with a kidney stone Thursday afternoon and didn't rejoin the team until late in the game ... That applied to everyone but Aurilia, who still hadn't passed his kidney stone after the game and was preparing to board the team flight. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Giants' Aurilia sidelined by kidney stone May 30, 2008
05/29/2008 10:10 PM ET Aurilia sidelined in D-backs finale Shortstop hospitalized with a kidney stone on Thursday By Chris Haft / MLB.com ... PHOENIX -- Infielder Rich Aurilia was unable to play in the Giants' series finale Thursday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks after being hospitalized with a kidney stone. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
John McCain fit to serve as president May 27, 2008
McCain has a history of suffering skin cancer, colon, polyps, kidney stones and dizziness, according to news media. Some voters may have concern about his health status and age. (Food Consumer)
Don Cherry at Stratford: mystery solved May 27, 2008
(Wylde was onstage that evening substituting for Shatner as the Duke of Gloucester; Plummer was recovering from - accounts vary - passing a kidney stone or fracturing a rib. Wylde, head of the acting department at Toronto's George Brown College from 1986 to 1999 and an instructor at Ryerson University since 2000, told The Globe and Mail that he was unaware that Shatner had even written a memoir. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Turmeric may up kidney stone, rash risk May 26, 2008
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Do you drink enough water? May 25, 2008
Lessens kidney stones, keeps joints lubricated, and lessens colds and flu. Keeps digestive system in order. (India Times, India)
McCain in 'excellent health,' doctors say May 25, 2008
He has had four small kidney stones in his right kidney and a number of small benign cysts in both kidneys, but his kidney function is normal, Eckstein said ... He said McCain takes the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide to prevent the formation of kidney stones. (CNN)
Old geezer, sure, but a healthy one, records indicateMcCain gets frequent checkups after melanoma scare May 25, 2008
He's had kidney stones and in 2001 had his enlarged prostate reduced; it shows no sign of cancer, then or in his latest exam. And he was a two-pack-a-day smoker until quitting in 1980. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
McCain proves longevity matter of health, not age May 25, 2008
He takes medication for his cholesterol and has had kidney stones in the past. Benign colon polyps were removed earlier this year during a colonoscopy, and he's had surgery to reduce an enlarged prostate. (AZCentral -- News)
1173 reasons why John McCain says: I'm not too old to becomepresident May 25, 2008
He takes medication to lower cholesterol and prevent kidney stones, and uses aspirin to halt blood clots, the doctors said. The senator also has a decreased range of movement in his arms, shoulders and right knee, the legacy of injuries sustained when his plane was shot down and he was tortured during 5 years in a Hanoi prison. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
McCain's Doctors Say Candidate Is Fit for Office With No Signs of Cancer May 25, 2008
He had abnormal results on a blood sugar test, kidney stones and cysts, and the removal of several less-lethal basal and squamous cell skin cancers over the years, his doctors said. The records also show he was treated for an enlarged prostate, underwent cataract surgery, and suffers from arthritis. (Bloomberg -- US)
Slings and arrows don't faze Ewen May 24, 2008
" McKenzie barely flinches at the barbs. His pain threshold is so high that when a kidney stone flared in February, he responded by stretching out on the floor in his office hoping the pain would go away before it was removed later that night. Insults in ink hardly hurt. "I find it very upsetting," Sally says. "But the support for him is unbelievable. The phone calls and faxes and texts He has done more than coach this side. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
New questions about McCain's melanoma But doctors report no recurrence... May 24, 2008
McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has kidney stones and takes medication to reduce his cholesterol but otherwise has a strong heart and is in good shape, the doctors said. "At the present time, Sen. McCain enjoys excellent health and displays extraordinary energy," McCain's primary care physician, Dr. John Eckstein, told reporters in a conference call arranged by McCain's campaign. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
SUSAN LEVIN: Oprah checks out the vegan diet: Will America follow? May 24, 2008
Vegetarians are even at lower risk of gallstones, kidney stones, and osteoporosis. And though an ever-growing number of Americans have been lucky enough to discover the power of a healthy vegan diet, the information has largely been a well-kept secret. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Medical files indicate McCain in reasonably good health May 24, 2008
His bladder, lungs and liver appear normal, though McCain has had a history of sometimes-painful bladder and kidney stones, benign kidney cysts and benign colon polyps ... McCain takes medication to lower cholesterol, prevent kidney stones and preserve potassium in his bloodstream. (AZCentral -- News)
Report: McCain appears cancer-free, healthy May 24, 2008
The senator takes medications to lower cholesterol, prevent kidney stones, and, when he's traveling, to sleep ... Eckstein said he recently doubled McCain's dose of a drug called hydrochlorothiazide to treat kidney stones. (USA Today)
McCain, at 71, fit to lead, doctors say May 24, 2008
McCain takes medication to prevent kidney stones and he has had small kidney stones in his right kidney, as well as a number of small benign cysts in both kidneys. Tribune reporter Jeremy Manier contributed to this report from Chicago. (Chicago Tribune)
McCain Healthy, Cholesterol Worries Remain May 24, 2008
Doctors continue to treat him for slightly elevated cholesterol and blood pressure and recurrent kidney stones. McCain also regularly receives total body skin examinations to screen for any new skin cancer and is up to date with all regular check-ups. (ABC News)
McCain's Healthy Prognosis May 24, 2008
The documents showed what : He is in remarkably good health for a man of his age and experience, despite a history of skin cancer, an enlarged prostate, some non-cancerous polyps in his colon, as well as lingering troubles with bladder and kidney stones. "There is no way to accurately predict anyone's future health," observed Dr. John D. Eckstein, McCain's personal physician in a conference call with reporters Friday afternoon. (Time.com)
A Look at McCain's Health Records May 23, 2008
His medications include simvastatin, part of the popular statin family of anti-cholesterol drugs; a baby aspirin, commonly prescribed starting in middle age to prevent heart attacks; Claritin as needed for allergies; the sleeping pill Ambien as needed during travel; and HCTZ, or hydrochlorothiazide, to prevent kidney stones. McCain's stress test showed no signs of blockages, and his ejection fraction, a measure of the heart's pumping strength, was a very healthy 60 percent. (Newsmax)
