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New reporting from the Chosun Ilbo highlights a sharp rise in rhabdomyolysis, a serious muscle breakdown condition, with hospital admissions increasing 32% over four years. Doctors link the trend to overly intense exercise regimens and warn that pushing the body too hard without proper conditioning can damage muscles and kidneys severely enough to require hospitalization. Readers are being urged to increase workout intensity gradually and watch for symptoms like severe muscle pain and dark urine.
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Patients who received kidney transplants at the Sant'Orsola hospital in Bologna are speaking about how the operation changed their lives, saying that after dialysis they are 'living again'. The hospital's transplant programme is being highlighted in Italian media coverage, with patients describing the return to a normal daily routine after years of dialysis treatment.
- 3Three commonly used medicines said to damage kidneys●3 Medicines jo kidneys tabah karti hein log aam istamal karte hein
A doctor is warning viewers about three everyday medicines that he says can destroy the kidneys with regular use. The health alert, delivered in Urdu-Hindi for a broad South Asian audience, has drawn hundreds of thousands of likes as people share and debate which common drugs may pose hidden kidney risks.
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A 24-year-old runner, named as Rachel, died while competing in her first marathon, and reports indicate the suspected cause was rhabdomyolysis, a condition in which damaged muscle breaks down and releases proteins that can harm the kidneys. Coverage is explaining what the condition is and how it can affect endurance athletes. The case has drawn attention across multiple countries.
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Search interest in rhabdomyolysis is surging in India, the Netherlands, Sweden, Mexico, Australia, Canada and the UK after a 24-year-old runner, Rachel Apa, collapsed and died while competing in the New York City Marathon. The condition, a breakdown of muscle tissue that can damage the kidneys and prove fatal, is often linked to extreme exertion, prompting discussion about the risks long-distance running can pose to some participants.
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UW Medicine has opened a kidney-transplant evaluation clinic in Montana, allowing patients in the state to undergo pre-transplant assessments closer to home rather than travelling long distances for evaluation. The clinic is intended to streamline access to transplant care for Montanans with kidney disease.
- 7Three children develop serious illness in California E. coli outbreak▼3 kids develop potentially life-threatening illness in California E. coli outbreak
Health officials in California are reporting an E. coli outbreak in which three children have developed a potentially life-threatening kidney-related complication. The cases have raised concern among parents and local authorities as investigators work to identify the source of the contamination. No deaths have been reported, and officials are urging vigilance over food safety while the investigation continues.
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A 24-year-old woman died while running her first marathon, and reports have linked the case to rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of muscle tissue that can overwhelm the kidneys in extreme exertion. The death has prompted discussion about the risks of endurance events, hydration practices, and the warning signs runners should watch for.
- 9Kidney specialist warns climate change is killing hundreds of thousands▼Climate change is killing hundreds of thousands – a kidney specialist’s concerns
A kidney specialist argues that climate change is already causing hundreds of thousands of deaths, pointing to heat stress and dehydration as drivers of kidney disease among outdoor workers and vulnerable populations. The warning adds a medical perspective to ongoing debate about the human cost of rising global temperatures.
- 10Study Finds Kidney Stone Prevention Knowledge Gaps in Sudan▼Kidney Stone Prevention Knowledge Gaps Identified in Sudan
A newly reported study has identified significant gaps in knowledge about kidney stone prevention among people in Sudan. Researchers found that many lack awareness of basic preventive measures such as hydration and dietary habits. The findings point to a need for better public health education and awareness campaigns to reduce the burden of kidney stone disease in the country.
- 11Bronze Age man found with grape-sized kidney stone●# history # science # health # archaeology A Bronze Age man's remains have been found to contain a kidney or bladder sto
Archaeologists report that the remains of a Bronze Age man contain a kidney or bladder stone the size of a grape. Researchers believe the stone was likely the cause of his death, and that he probably suffered years of pain before dying roughly 5,300 years ago.
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Russian local media report that the country is recording an outbreak of hantavirus, a rodent-borne disease that can cause severe fever and kidney illness in humans. Health officials have not yet published detailed figures on the number of cases or affected regions, and further official confirmation is awaited.
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EatingWell has published a roundup of 15 recipes designed to support both blood sugar control and kidney health. The collection targets people managing diabetes or prediabetes who also want to protect kidney function, combining low-glycemic ingredients with kidney-friendly nutrient levels. It reflects ongoing reader interest in practical diet guidance for chronic conditions.
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The 1990 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Joseph Murray and E. Donnall Thomas for their discoveries concerning organ and cell transplantation. Murray performed the first successful kidney transplant between identical twins, while Thomas developed bone marrow transplantation as a treatment for leukaemia and other blood disorders, laying the foundation for modern transplant medicine.
- 15Study Examines Dialysis Complications Amid Sudan Conflict▼Intradialytic Hypotension in Two Sudanese Hemodialysis Centers During the 2023 Armed Conflict: A Cross-Sectional Study
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study of intradialytic hypotension among hemodialysis patients at two centers in Sudan during the 2023 armed conflict. The study, published in Cureus, documents how low blood pressure episodes during dialysis affected kidney patients at a time when the war disrupted healthcare services, supplies and staffing across the country.
- 16Whey Protein Shortage Sparks Startup Gold Rush▼A Whey Protein Shortage Is Sparking a Startup Gold Rush. Medicare Part B Can Cover Three Hours of Nutrition Counseling at $0 for Eligible Retirees With Diabetes or Kidney Disease
A shortage of whey protein is reportedly driving new investment and startup activity, as companies move to fill the supply gap in the fitness and nutrition market. Alongside the shortage story, the report notes that Medicare Part B can cover three hours of nutrition counseling at no cost for eligible retirees with diabetes or kidney disease, highlighting free nutrition support available under existing coverage.
- 17Volkswagen ID Polo Edition One passes in-depth road test▼# Testbericht # Volkswagen # ID . # Polo # Edition_One + mit 52kWh und 210PS Edition... Herz und Nieren geprüft. Nach ei
A new German-language review puts the Volkswagen ID Polo Edition One through several hundred kilometres of driving. The electric small car, fitted with a 52 kWh battery and 210 PS, is judged positively, impressing both inside and out with a sporty character. The write-up says the compact EV was 'tested to its heart and kidneys' and largely convinces.
- 186 Signs Your Kidneys May Be Silently Failing●6 Signs Your Kidneys Are Silently Failing (You See #6 Every Day)
Health content listing six warning signs of kidney failure is drawing heavy attention, with one sign reportedly visible every day in daily routines. The item urges viewers to watch for subtle symptoms of declining kidney function, such as changes that are easy to overlook. Kidney disease often progresses without obvious symptoms, which is driving interest in the checklist.
- 19Kidney specialist warns climate change is killing hundreds of thousands●Climate change is killing hundreds of thousands – a kidney specialist’s concerns https:// theconversation.com/climate-ch
A kidney specialist has argued that climate change is already causing hundreds of thousands of deaths, highlighting the growing health toll of extreme heat and related conditions on kidneys in particular. Writing in The Conversation, the physician frames global warming as a direct medical emergency, not just an environmental problem, drawing attention to heat stress and dehydration-driven kidney disease among workers and vulnerable populations.
- 20Lupus patient says long covid symptom puzzles her doctors●Since being diagnosed with lupus, my biggest symptom is post exertional malaise. Only that's not a symptom of lupus - it
A patient diagnosed with lupus reports that her most debilitating symptom is post-exertional malaise, which is characteristic of long covid rather than lupus. She says she pressed both her rheumatologist and kidney specialist for answers; the rheumatologist brushed the question aside, while the kidney doctor offered some explanation. The account has sparked discussion about overlapping symptoms between lupus and long covid and how doctors handle diagnostic uncertainty.
- 21Genetic combinations linked to membranous nephropathy identified●Canonical correlation analysis identifies single nucleotide polymorphism combinations and gene expression associated with membranous nephropathy
Researchers have applied canonical correlation analysis to identify combinations of single nucleotide polymorphisms and gene expression patterns associated with membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease that can cause protein loss and renal failure. By linking genetic variants with gene activity, the study offers a multivariate view of the disease's molecular basis and could help guide future biomarker research.
- 22Wider Use of eGFR in Oncology Needs Teamwork, Experts Say●eGFR Adoption in Oncology Will Take Teamwork Across Disciplines, More Education, and New Trial Data
Experts say broader adoption of eGFR-based dosing and kidney function assessment in oncology will require collaboration across medical disciplines, more education for clinicians, and additional trial data to support the change. The discussion centres on how cancer care teams can adjust practice safely while evidence continues to build.
- 23Cat kidney disease medicine targets 2027 market launch▼AIM medicine for cat kidney treatment targets 2027 commercialization
An injectable AIM medicine for treating kidney disease in cats is aiming for commercialization by 2027, according to PetfoodIndustry. Kidney disease is one of the most common causes of death in older cats, so a targeted treatment would be a significant development for veterinary medicine and pet owners. Further details on the developer and clinical stage were not provided.
- 24Japan's Red Yeast Rice Crisis Holds Lessons for Supplement Suppliers●What Japan's Red Yeast Rice Crisis Teaches Ingredient Suppliers About FDA's New NDI Guidance
Japan is grappling with a health crisis linked to red yeast rice supplements, after contaminated products were tied to kidney damage and deaths. Trade publication Nutritional Outlook argues the episode offers lessons for ingredient suppliers everywhere, particularly as the US Food and Drug Administration finalizes new guidance on New Dietary Ingredients for supplements. Industry observers are watching how quality control and regulatory oversight will tighten in response.
- 2527 Sick After Visits to Pumpkin Patches and Petting Zoo, Three With Kidney Failure▼Weekend Wrap-Up: Twenty-Seven Children and Adults Sick After Two Pumpkin Patches and a State Fair Petting Zoo, Three of Them With Kidney Failure. The Justice Department Told FDA in Writing That Its Own Rules Keep Outbreak Names Secret and That It
Twenty-seven children and adults have fallen ill after visiting two pumpkin patches and a state fair petting zoo, with three developing kidney failure. The outbreak has drawn attention to the Justice Department's written position that FDA rules keep outbreak source names secret, raising questions about transparency in foodborne illness investigations.
- 26DaVita's technology and integrated care strategy drive guidance shift▼DVA Q3 deep dive: technology investment and integrated care strategy drive guidance shift
DaVita, the kidney dialysis company traded under ticker DVA, is the subject of an earnings deep dive examining its third-quarter performance. The analysis points to the company's technology investment and its integrated care strategy as the main drivers behind a shift in its financial guidance. Investors are watching how these spending priorities translate into forward outlook changes.
- 27E. coli Outbreak Linked to Brookshire Farms Pumpkin Patch Grows to 13 Cases▼Brookshire Farms Pumpkin Patch E. coli Outbreak Grows to 13 Sick – Three with HUS
An E. coli outbreak connected to Brookshire Farms Pumpkin Patch has sickened 13 people, three of whom developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious kidney complication. Food safety advocates are tracking the investigation as officials work to confirm the source and warn visitors who may have been exposed at the attraction.
- 28Antibody Drug Stabilizes Kidney Function in IgA Nephropathy Patients▼Antibody Drug Stabilizes Kidney Function in 510 Adults With IgA Nephropathy
An antibody-based drug has been reported to stabilize kidney function in 510 adults with IgA nephropathy, a chronic autoimmune kidney disease that can progress to kidney failure. The news highlights a potential new treatment option for patients whose disease often worsens despite standard therapy. Details on the trial, the drug's name, and long-term outcomes remain limited in early coverage.
- 29San Luis Obispo County Continues E. coli Public Health Investigation▼Public Health Investigation of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli Continues
Health officials in San Luis Obispo County, California, say their investigation into cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli is ongoing. The bacteria can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and, in some cases, kidney complications, particularly in children and older adults. The county has not released details on the number of cases or a suspected source, and the public is awaiting further updates as the inquiry continues.
- 30National Kidney Foundation Named Charity for Humble Bundle's Phunkier Physics Bundle▼National Kidney Foundation Named Charitable Beneficiary of Humble Bundle's "Phunkier Physics" Bundle
Humble Bundle has named the National Kidney Foundation as the charitable beneficiary of its "Phunkier Physics" bundle, a pay-what-you-want package of physics-themed games. Purchasers can direct part of their payment to the charity. The announcement, distributed via PR Newswire, highlights the foundation's continued efforts to raise funds and awareness for kidney disease through corporate partnerships.
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EatingWell published an article outlining the effects of taking too many dietary supplements. It explains that excessive supplement intake can strain the body, particularly the liver and kidneys, and that megadoses of certain vitamins and minerals may cause harm rather than health benefits. The piece encourages readers to check labels, avoid overlapping products, and consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements with a regular diet.
- 32Survey finds gaps in use of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic tools●Survey finds gaps in use of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome tools
A survey reported by the American Heart Association finds gaps in how clinicians use tools for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, suggesting the syndrome is not consistently being identified or managed in practice. The findings point to uneven adoption of guidance intended to detect and treat combined heart, kidney and metabolic risks, and are prompting discussion about how to close the gap between recommendations and everyday care.
- 33Study Links Built Environment to Kidney Disease Risk in Missouri▼Built Environment, Metabolic Risk Factors, and Self-Reported Kidney Disease in Missouri: A Population-Level Descriptive Study Using Public Health Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Data
A population-level descriptive study published in Cureus examines how the built environment and metabolic risk factors relate to self-reported kidney disease in Missouri, using Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. The analysis takes a broad public health view of how neighborhood conditions may shape kidney health outcomes across the state's population.
- 34New Study Finds Cats Readily Accept Prescription Kidney Diets●Think Cats Won't Eat Prescription Kidney Diets? New Study Challenges That Assumption
A new study challenges the common belief among pet owners and veterinarians that cats refuse prescription kidney diets. The findings suggest cats will eat these therapeutic foods, which are key to managing chronic kidney disease. The results could change how vets recommend renal diets and reassure owners worried their cats will go hungry.