Your kidneys

The humble kidney may not have the star quality of the heart, lungs or brain in the organ ranks, but it’s a vital multitasker. Angela Jones MRCVS explains its role and potential problems

Most women have suffered the misery of bladder infection (cystitis) – burning pain on passing urine, needing to rush to the loo frequently, low tummy pain, sometimes even blood in the urine. Men do ge

From microplastics in your mineral water to ‘forever chemicals’ in your bottle, rarely has there been so much collective concern about the quality of our hydration habits. It’s time to filter fact from fear

From replenishing lost electrolytes to monitoring the colour of your urine, stay on top of your hydration this summer with these expert tips

Your largest internal organ is a master at multitasking. Here’s how to keep it running

Our health writer Jackie Mitchell looks at this painful condition. KIDNEY stones are solid particles which form inside the kidneys. They range from a millimetre or two to a few centimetres. “Kidney st