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.

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is using artificial intelligence algorithms to help treat patients with kidney stones, KIMT3 reported June 26. The health system began seeing an increase in the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I had a kidney stone a couple of years ago. My doctor told me that my chances of developing another stone was 50 percent if I didn't take some steps to prevent it. What are some of ...

Kidney stones often have no definite, single cause, although several factors may increase someone's risk. While diet can be one of those factors, there are several misconceptions about what foods and ...

Shift workers are more likely to develop kidney stones, with people who work nights most at risk, warns a new study. Researchers found shifts raise the risk of developing the painful condition by 15% ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My family has a history of kidney stones, and I'd like to prevent them if possible. What should I do to keep from getting kidney stones? Are there foods or drinks I should avoid? A ...

Did you know that each year more than 5,00,000 people go to the emergency room because of kidney stones? And about 1 out of every 10 people will get a kidney stone at some point in their life. This ...