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In Jakarta, hundreds of children have developed kidney failure. This emphasises the importance of earlier and effective medical intervention and increased public awareness of the dangers of unhealthy diets.

Recent findings by the EcoWaste Coalition have revealed alarming levels of lead in medallions sold at the Quiapo Church in Manila. This discovery has raised significant health concerns for consumers, particularly those purchasing these items for religious purposes. The presence of such high levels of lead poses a severe risk, emphasising the need for immediate action and heightened awareness.

Dr Goh shared that “The complications from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have serious complications when they attack blood vessels. When this happens, it can cause microvascular heart diseases and lead to blindness, kidney failure, loss of sensations in the nerve and more. Macrovascular heart disease causes heart attack and stroke.

Type 1 diabetes usually has more complications and has a greater impact on reducing the lifespan. However, in both diseases, the life expectancy is reduced. Therefore, the patient is better off getting a reversal cure via metabolic surgery. 

The treatment works by targeting the interleukin-11 protein, known to cause scarring and damage in various organs, including the kidneys.

Chronic kidney disease often causes different complications. Learn how your diet can prevent further damage to your kidneys and your health.

The pair of kidneys is one of the most important organs in our body. They are each about the size…

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) manifests with gradual loss of kidney function over months to years. In early stages of CKD,…

What are the kidneys? The kidneys are a pair of red, bean shaped organs located on either side of our…