I just found out that I have a kidney stone. I’m 77 years old, and I don’t want to deal with it. I’ve heard of potassium citrate and pulverizing it with sound waves. Are these options?

Adults should stick to less than 6g of salt a day, or about a level teaspoon, to reduce their risk. But according to the ...

In a new study, researchers demonstrated long-term, non-invasive monitoring of blood sodium levels using a system that ...

Very low sodium levels can cause confusion, and in severe cases, seizures and even comas can occur. Free water restriction is ...

Very low sodium levels can cause confusion, and in severe cases, seizures and even comas can occur. Free water restriction is ...

My husband had a nonstop coughing incident for a night and day after a feast, which landed him in the emergency room. He was ...

My husband had a nonstop coughing incident for a night and day after a feast, which landed him in the emergency room. He was found to have extremely low sodium levels (118-120 mEq/L), confusion, and a ...

Here's what kidney stones are, what causes them and how you can expect to have them treated if they affect you or someone you ...