Kidney stones are small, hard deposits made of minerals and reoccurring materials inside the kidneys. Stones often go unnoticed in the kidney until they move into the ureter – the tube connecting the ...

Kidney stones form when crystal-forming substances build up in the urine. Yogurt, kefir, oranges, veggies and chickpeas may help prevent kidney stones. Drinking plenty of water is also essential for ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Will calcium or Fosamax cause gallstones or kidney stones? Will drinking enough water flush the stones out? — Homewood, Ill. Calcium supplements and the drug Fosamax (generic name: ...

Q: What are kidney stones and how do I prevent them? Kidney stones are common, impacting approximately one in five men and one in 10 women by the age of 70. Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals ...

Kidney stones form when large amounts of substances like salt accumulate in the kidneys, eventually turning into a stone or crystals. Other diseases cause certain stones, but many of them are formed ...

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know the pain is no joke. In fact, a report out of the National Kidney Foundation revealed that over half a million people a year end up in the emergency room ...

Both gallstones and kidney stones can be very painful. Gallstones are deposits of digestive fluid, while kidney stones are crystals formed from chemicals in the urine. Both types of stones may pass.

People who have had a kidney stone should drink enough fluids to produce two liters of urine per day in order to prevent more kidney stones from forming, according to new guidelines from the American ...

Salivary duct stones are masses of crystallized minerals that form in the tubes that saliva passes through after it’s made in your salivary glands. The condition is also known as sialolithiasis. The ...

Tonsil stones form when food and debris get trapped and harden in the tonsils. Tonsil stones are often harmless but can cause bad breath and discomfort. Good oral hygiene and quitting smoking can help ...

From Field to Form is a series of events exploring the possibilities, life cycles, and architectural implications of plant- and earth-based materials. Engineer Steve Webb and stonemason Pierre Bidaud ...