August 18, 2020

Wildfire Pollution Puts Kidney Patients at Risk

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2020 -- Air pollution caused by forest fires can be deadly for people with kidney failure, a new study suggests.

The tiny particles of air pollutants -- called fine particulate matter -- from wildfires can trigger inflammation in the lungs and further affect the delicate health of people with kidney failure, the researchers said.

July 20, 2020

HRT Might Help Older Women Ward Off Recurrent UTIs

MONDAY, July 20, 2020 -- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) might be able to break the cycle of recurring urinary tract infections in some women, a new study reports.

Women taking HRT for symptoms of menopause tend to have a greater variety of bacteria in their urine, including larger amounts of the healthy Lactobacillus-type bacteria known to protect against urinary tract infections (UTIs), researchers report.