A LOOK AT KIDNEY STONES BY N I C O L E J ENNI NGS
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e’ve all heard of kidney stones, but let's get familiar. These frequently painful little pebbles affect 1 in 10 women and 1 in 5 men. And the statistics aren’t trending down. According to the National Kidney Foundation, reported cases of kidney stones have nearly tripled since the 1970s. This rise could be attributed to high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Here’s what you should know.
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