Kidney stones are solid deposits of minerals that can form in the kidneys, also known as renal calculi. They can be made up of various types of crystals, with the most abundant crystal determining the ...

In most kitchens, the countertops are a high-traffic area. On any given day, they'll see food and drink spills, utensil scrapes, heavy bags, and hot pans. At the same time, countertops take up a lot ...

Both gallstones and kidney stones can be very painful. Gallstones are deposits of digestive fluid, while kidney stones are crystals formed from chemicals in the urine. Both types of stones may pass.

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