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Kidney and urinary tract health

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IgA Nephropathy: Key Concepts to Understand
A look at how the kidneys work and how IgA nephropathy damages these important organs.

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What are the complications of IgA nephropathy?
Preventing these complications is an important focus of treatment for immunoglobulin A nephropathy.

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The risk of UTIs increases in older women—here’s why
Learn how to spot UTI symptoms before they lead to complications.

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What causes overactive bladder?
An overactive bladder can be caused by drinking too much water, but it can also be a symptom of a ur...

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My Story: Veronica and overactive bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB) can be embarrassing—but you're not alone. In the U.S., over 200,000 cases a...

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What's Really Happening in the Bladder When You Have OAB
Learn how overactive bladder happens and how the condition can be treated.

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Tips for Living With Overactive Bladder (OAB)
OAB can hurt your social life, mental health and more. Here's how to cope.

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Type 2 Diabetes and the Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
How diabetes can damage the kidneys and what you can do to prevent this complication.

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Are cysts on the kidneys serious?
Cysts in the kidneys can be seious. Some are caused by genetic conditions such as adult polycystic k...

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Co-workers save each other's husbands by donating their kidneys
They found out both of their husbands needed a kidney transplant upon asking each other how their si...