Drinking water is good for our overall wellbeing. Thus, it goes without saying that dehydration can be harmful for our health. Among many diseases or conditions that can be triggered by dehydration, ...

Many widespread kidney stones treatments have nasty side effects. New research reveals many shortcomings of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). In short, PCNL can cause additional health problems.

Despite the severe pain kidney stones can cause, doctors say there are few medicines designed specifically to prevent them - something Stanford researchers hope to change.