JOPLIN, Mo. — Kidney stones can be extremely painful. In certain cases, they can be life-threatening.

Sudden, agonizing abdominal pain could signal gallstones, particularly common in women. These calcified bile deposits, ...

Reptiles' unique ability to crystallize waste into solid uric acid spheres offers a potential breakthrough for human gout and kidney stone sufferers. Scientists are studying how snakes safely package ...

American Chemical Society. "Snake pee might hold the secret to ending gout pain and kidney stones." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 25 October 2025. <www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 10 / ...

Most of us have brushed off a backache at some point, maybe from sleeping in an awkward position or lifting something heavy. But when that dull ache lingers, especially low down on one side, it may ...

Upper back pain paired with chest tightness could indicate a heart issue, while pain below the ribs that disrupts urination may point to kidney trouble. Back pain is a frequent complaint, usually ...