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  Pope Francis remains critical with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure: Vatican

  World | February 24, 2025 7:17 IST

  Pope Francis, who continues to receive oxygen, took part in the Holy Mass from the apartment set up on the 10th floor of Gemelli Hospital on Sunday morning, according to the statement. Those taking care of him during his hospitalisation also took part.

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  Do you use rock salt instead of white salt? Know disadvantages of consuming rock salt daily

  Food | February 06, 2025 16:46 IST

  Several times people consider rock salt to be natural and make it a part of their daily diet. However, excessive consumption of rock salt daily can have a bad effect on the functioning of your body. The effect is so bad that you can even become a victim of kidney or heart disease.

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  Excessive consumption of paracetamol can cause THESE diseases, doctor explains potential risks

  Health | December 19, 2024 10:46 IST

  Researchers at the University of Nottingham in Britain have recently revealed that excessive consumption of paracetamol can harm people's health. Especially older people, i.e., those over 65 years of age, may be at increased risk of kidney disease.

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  Air pollution can affect kidney health, know symptoms and prevention tips

  Health | November 22, 2024 12:36 IST

  Dangerous pollution is making even healthy people sick. Metal particles like copper and lead present in the air enter the body through breathing which eventually damages the kidney. Pollution is having a bad effect on the kidneys. Know the yogic ways to keep the kidney healthy.

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  Here's how digestive issues can signal kidney problems in kids; know treatment

  Health | June 14, 2024 13:30 IST

  It is crucial to realise that gastrointestinal symptoms might also disguise renal problems in kids therefore parents can use this as an opportunity to consult their health care provider before the condition gets worse.

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  How can smoking affect your kidneys and what can you do about it? Expert explains

  Health | April 18, 2024 11:28 IST

  Individuals must understand the severe impact smoking can have on their kidney health and make efforts to quit smoking or avoid picking up the habit altogether.

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  How to detect Kidney Cancer? Signs to watch out for and treatment options

  Health | April 10, 2024 11:59 IST

  Understanding the signs and symptoms of kidney cancer is essential for early detection and effective management. By staying informed, we can take steps towards reducing the burden of kidney cancer and improving overall well-being, as early stages can be completely cured.

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  Simple blood test may predict heart and kidney disease risk in type-2 diabetes patients: Study

  Health | August 22, 2023 12:46 IST

  The analysis found high concentrations of each biomarker at the beginning of the study were strongly predictive of the severity of the participant’s heart and kidney issues.

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  World Kidney Day 2020: 5 Ways to keep your kidneys healthy

  Health | March 12, 2020 10:54 IST

  World Kidney Day is a global campaign celebrated on every second Thursday of March to raise awareness on risk factors of kidney-related diseases.

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  India may face kidney diseases due to air pollution

  Health | February 28, 2020 12:40 IST

  It's known that breathing in air pollution can have detrimental health effects beyond the lungs, but few studies have shown how it impacts the kidneys.

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  Mumbai hospital removes ‘World’s heaviest kidney tumour’ weighing 5.5 kg, Guinness World Records confirm feat

  Lifestyle | October 05, 2017 15:08 IST

  28-year-old Rakhi Sawant had an enormous tumour which completely replaced her right kidney. She was successfully operated at Sion Hospital.

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  New calculator can predict success of kidney transplant result

  Lifestyle | June 09, 2017 18:55 IST

  A calculator can assess the chances that a given patient who received a kidney transplant from a certain living donor would have a normal functioning kidney 5-10 years after the transplantation took place.

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  Warning: Being overweight can lead to kidney failure

  Lifestyle | March 11, 2017 12:03 IST

  Shocking reports have confirmed that India has become the third-most obese country in the world. This has led to increase in kidney-related problems.

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  Rajinikanth Returns Home

  Bollywood | July 14, 2011 14:24 IST

  Chennai, Jul 14: Superstar Rajinikanth, who is recuperating from a reported kidney ailment, returned home to a rousing reception amidst indications that the shooting for his suspended period film “Raana,” could resume by October. “The