Answers to Your Top Questions About Kidney Cancer

The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Kidney Cancer Kidney cancer, also called renal cell carcinoma, occurs when cancer forms in the kidneys due to the rapid growth of cancerous cells. Demographically, the average age of diagnosis is 64 years. Approximately 62,000...

Preventing and Passing Kidney Stones

Kidney Stones: Preventing Them and Passing Them Kidney stones are mineral deposits that build up over time as the kidneys remove waste products, minerals, and excess water from our blood. Kidney stones have many causes and can affect any part of the urinary tract —...

Medications and Hormones That Affect Fertility

Medications and hormones can impact your fertility. There are many factors that can determine whether or not someone has a problem with infertility. Your environment plays a role, as does your lifestyle. There are also factors you can’t necessarily control, such as...

Understanding the Food Pyramid — New Guidelines

It’s not always a piece of cake to ensure you’re getting enough of every food group, but the U.S Department of Agriculture’s new food pyramid guidelines make it a lot easier. With these new guidelines, the Department of Agriculture aims to make the pyramid more...