New Target Found to Stop Diabetes Kidney Damage
Researchers discovered that a protein called PR3 plays a major role in damaging kidneys in people with diabetes. Using mouse models, scientists found that when …
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A Protein That Damages Kidneys During High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure damages kidneys in ways scientists don't fully understand. Researchers studied a protein called CCL2 that appears to play a harmful role in …
Read MoreVitamin D May Protect Kidneys During Cancer Chemotherapy
Researchers tested whether vitamin D could protect rat kidneys from damage caused by cisplatin, a common chemotherapy drug. They gave one group of rats …
Read MoreHeat and High-Fat Diets Team Up to Damage Kidneys
Researchers studied how heat, humidity, and fatty foods affect kidney health in laboratory rats. They found that when rats ate high-fat diets while living in …
Read MoreWhy Your Kidneys Need This Protein When Eating Fatty Foods
Scientists discovered that a protein called NUDT19 helps your kidneys handle excess fat from a high-fat diet. When mice without this protein ate fatty food for …
Read MoreVitamin D and Stem Cells Show Promise for Kidney Damage from Diabetes
Researchers tested whether combining vitamin D with stem cell therapy could help repair kidney damage caused by diabetes. Using laboratory and animal models, …
Read MoreHigh-Methionine Diet: Good for Liver, Bad for Kidneys in Diabetes
Researchers tested whether a diet high in methionine (an amino acid found in protein) could help diabetic rats. They found something surprising: the diet …
Read MoreNew B12 Capsules May Protect Kidneys From Antibiotic Damage
Vancomycin is a powerful antibiotic that saves lives by fighting serious infections, but it can damage kidneys as a side effect. Researchers tested a new form …
Read MorePopular Chinese Herb May Cause Hidden Damage at High Doses
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese medicine called Polygonatum sibiricum (a plant used for health benefits) to see if it was safe. While the herb didn't …
Read MoreHow Salt Damages Kidneys: A New Target for Treatment
Researchers discovered why some people's bodies struggle to handle salt, leading to high blood pressure and kidney damage. They found that a protein called …
Read MoreToxic Metal from Jewelry Making Weakens Bones in Workers
Researchers studied five goldsmiths who were exposed to cadmium, a toxic metal released during jewelry-making work. All five workers developed weak bones and …
Read MoreCadmium Poisoning: What Doctors Learn from Rare but Serious Cases
Researchers reviewed 17 cases of cadmium poisoning to understand how this rare but dangerous condition affects people. Cadmium is a toxic metal that can poison …
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