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'Bioengineered' kidneys show promise in rat study
'Bioengineered' kidneys show promise in rat study
For the first time, scientists have been able to bioengineer an animal kidney and see it work in a living animal, in what they hope is a step toward creating organs for people with failing kidneys.
For the first time, scientists have been able to bioengineer an animal kidney and see it work in a living animal, in what they hope is a step toward creating organs for people with failing kidneys.
Complications from kidney stone surgery rising
Complications from kidney stone surgery rising
As more patients undergo a minimally invasive procedure to remove kidney stones, the rate of complications from the surgery is also rising, according to a new study.
As more patients undergo a minimally invasive procedure to remove kidney stones, the rate of complications from the surgery is also rising, according to a new study.
High-dose statins linked to acute kidney damage
High-dose statins linked to acute kidney damage
People who take high doses of popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be more likely to develop kidney problems, a new study suggests.
People who take high doses of popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be more likely to develop kidney problems, a new study suggests.

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Cholesterol Levels Are Improving for Children in the U.S.
Cholesterol Levels Are Improving for Children in the U.S.
Updated: Wednesday, August 8 2012 6:15 PM EDT2012-08-08 22:15:30 GMT
The Centers for Disease Control followed 1,600 kids for two decades. The number of children with elevated cholesterol levels dropped three percent during that time. But doctors said there is still
The number of children with elevated cholesterol levels dropped three percent during that time.
Type Two Diabetes and Weight
Type Two Diabetes and Weight
Updated: Wednesday, August 8 2012 6:15 PM EDT2012-08-08 22:15:30 GMT
A new study finds people who are obese when diagnosed with type two diabetes have a better chance of surviving the disease. Researchers at Northwestern University said normal weight people with diabetes
A new study finds people who are obese when diagnosed with type two diabetes have a better chance of surviving the disease.
More Americans Are Walking
More Americans Are Walking
Updated: Wednesday, August 8 2012 6:15 PM EDT2012-08-08 22:15:30 GMT
A government report compared numbers in 2010 and 2005 and found the number of people who took a 10 minute walk rose 6 percent. Doctors are encouraged with the results but said more people need to get
A government report compared numbers in 2010 and 2005 and found the number of people who took a 10 minute walk rose 6 percent. Doctors are encouraged with the results but said more people need to get
Salt Content of Food May Depend on Country of Origin
Salt Content of Food May Depend on Country of Origin
Updated: Tuesday, May 29 2012 10:01 AM EDT2012-05-29 14:01:33 GMT
The amount of salt in fast food may depend on what country it's sold in.
Depressed New Moms Could be Keeping Babies Awake at Night
Depressed New Moms Could be Keeping Babies Awake at Night
Updated: Tuesday, May 29 2012 9:58 AM EDT2012-05-29 13:58:56 GMT
New mothers with depression may be keeping their babies up at night.

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