High consumption of iced tea drinks could be linked to the formation of kidney stones – especially in those who are at high risk of the painful disorder – warns one researcher.
Cranberry juice has been used to promote urinary tract health for
generations, but new research suggests that it may encourage the
formation of the most common type of kidney stones.
A high intake of calcium-rich foods may reduce young women's risk
of developing kidney stones, report US scientists this week, but
taking calcium supplements is unlikely to offer any benefit.
Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets which have become popular in
recent years may be good at helping people lose weight rapidly, but
they could also be damaging their kidneys and their bones,
according to researchers at the University...
New research indicates that soybeans and soy-based foods may
promote kidney stones in those prone to the condition, recent
research in the US suggests.