MEN’S health issues, such as prostate and testicular cancer, make big headlines. But what gets less attention is why men are ...

See related article at Key points In this issue’s research article, Rebić and colleagues show that rates of opioid prescribing across 6 Canadian provinces declined gradually from 2018 to 2022, with n ...

Rookie, who was born in May, underwent surgery at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte to remove the kidney. The procedure ...

You likely already know that gallstones can be notoriously painful and disproportionately affect women. But if you're ...

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

When bathroom time feels like a battle, small tweaks at mealtimes can spare you strain, discomfort and that awkward wait. Constipation creeps in for many ...

It can be a genetic issue. Kidney stones can be a metabolic issue, especially for diabetic patients. It’s often diagnosed after experiencing significant pain, sometimes with nausea or vomiting. “What ...

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 ...

The short answer: It’s complicated. While sugar may lead to kidney stones, caffeine may have the opposite effect for some people. Your body relies on your kidneys to filter out dietary wastes and ...

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