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GLP-1 Medications and Kidney Disease: Benefits and Risks

By Christine Giordano, MD • Jul 9, 2026
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4 Medications That Can Cause High Creatinine Levels on a Blood Test

By Katie E. Golden, MD • Jul 6, 2026
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If You Have Kidney Disease, Avoid These Supplements

By Sarah Studyvin, DO, MPH • Jun 3, 2026
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What Is the Fastest Way to Cure Dehydration at Home? These Are Your 5 Best Options

By Cara Rosenbloom, RD • Jun 1, 2026
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The 5 Best Drinks If You Have Bad Kidneys (and a Few to Avoid)

By Cherilyn Davis, MD • May 6, 2026
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13 Health Benefits of Coffee That May Surprise You

By Joanna Foley, RD • May 1, 2026
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What Is A High Sodium Level, and What Causes It?

By Michael Dreis, MD • Apr 2, 2026
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How Does Januvia Affect Your Kidneys?

By Nabila Ismail, PharmD • Mar 30, 2026
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Looking for a Kidney Cleanse? Here Are the Best Drinks for Your Kidneys

By Cherilyn Davis, MD • Mar 30, 2026
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Peeing More Often? These 11 Medicines Can Make You Pee

By Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP • Mar 16, 2026
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Is Gabapentin Bad for Your Liver and Kidneys?

By Mandeep Sohal, PharmD • Mar 2, 2026
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10 Medications That May Raise Your Risk of Kidney Damage

By Hindu Rao, PharmD, APh, BCACP • Feb 24, 2026
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Jynarque (Tolvaptan) Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

By Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD • Jan 12, 2026
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How Does Benadryl Affect Your Kidneys, Liver, and Heart?

By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMP • Jan 5, 2026
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7 Spironolactone Uses: From Heart Failure to Hair Loss

By ThienLy Neal, PharmD • Dec 4, 2025
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UTI vs. Bladder Infection: How to Tell the Difference

By Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH • Nov 17, 2025
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Are High-Oxalate Foods Bad for You?

By Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN • Nov 3, 2025
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Loop Diuretics List: Differences, Savings, and More

By Emilie White, PharmD • Oct 22, 2025
Does Polycystic Kidney Disease Run in Families?
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What Is Polycystic Kidney Disease? Causes, Risk Factors, and Symptoms

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4 Cranberry Juice Benefits (and How to Choose the Best Kind)

By Cara Rosenbloom, RD • Oct 8, 2025
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The 6 Best Supplements for Kidney Health

By Amy Walsh, MD, MDP • Oct 3, 2025
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What Causes Clear Urine — and When Is It a Problem?

By Cherilyn Davis, MD • Sep 2, 2025
7 Habits to Reduce Your Risk of Kidney Stones
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What Foods Cause Kidney Stones? Foods to Avoid (and Some That Might Help)

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Creatinine Blood Test: What It Means If Your Level Is High or Low

By Nicole Rowe, MD • Jul 1, 2025