Reptiles don’t just pee, they crystallize their waste. Researchers found that snakes and other reptiles form tiny uric acid ...

Crystals "peed" by snakes could hold the key to treating kidney stones and gout in humans, say scientists. Researchers ...

Q: What are kidney stones and how do I prevent them? Kidney stones are common, impacting approximately one in five men and one in 10 women by the age of 70. Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals ...

Dolly Parton has sparked fresh health fears after she abruptly cancelled an appearance, citing doctors' orders – and then her sister fueled panic by requesting "prayers" for the country music ...

A study evaluating how various shift work patterns contribute to kidney stone risk has revealed that shift workers have a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones, especially younger workers and ...

Folks who work a night shift are at greater risk for kidney stones, new research shows. Shift workers have a 15% to 22% higher risk of kidney stones, particularly if they're younger or work a desk job ...

A study evaluating how various shift work patterns contribute to kidney stone risk has revealed that shift workers have a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones, especially younger workers and ...

Dolly Parton’s younger sister, Freida Parton, sparked concern this week when she asked the public for prayers for Dolly’s health. The country music legend, 79, recently postponed her first Las Vegas ...

Airport travel is never fun, regardless of how excited you may be about your destination. There are many Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints to go through, and you might worry if ...

Dolly Parton is on the mend after an intense bout with kidney stones forced her to pull out of a Dollywood appearance. Parton, 79, missed a scheduled visit to her Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, theme park ...

Dolly Parton was scheduled to attend Wednesday’s (Sept. 17) announcement of the new Night Flight Expedition ride at her Dollywood theme park. But at the last minute, the country legend couldn’t make ...