Wisconsin grandfather, 68, donates kidney to best friend after saving his life twice before

It’s unusual enough for someone to have the same best friend for 55 years. More unusual still to save your best friend’s life.  Kyle Brandt has had the same best friend – Don Elliott – since fourth grade, and he’s saved his life not once, but three times.    The two met in school and hit … Read more

Man develops kidney failure after taking 12 TIMES the recommended amount of vitamin D

A man developed kidney failure after taking 12 times the recommended amount of vitamin D every day.  The unnamed 54-year-old, from Canada, had been taking the bumper dose drops for two-and-a-half-years after being advised it by a naturopath.  But his health took a turn for the worse when he took a two week holiday and … Read more

How a blast to the kidney could end high blood pressure for good

A revolutionary 60-minute therapy for high blood pressure could allow patients to throw their tablets away for good.  The unlikely remedy involves blasting nerves in the kidneys with sound waves to stop them sending signals to the brain that drive up blood pressure. It could slash the risk of heart attacks and strokes, two of … Read more