From Medical News Today
March 5, 2010
According to a new study, the plant extract Pycnogenol, which comes from the bark of a French pine tree, fights kidney damage caused by high blood pressure and improves blood flow to the kidneys. After taking Pycnogenol in combination with the blood pressure medication Rampiril, hypertensive patients with early signs of kidney damage had less protein in their urine and lower blood pressure.
Pycnogenol Lowers Elevated Urinary Protein Levels and Improves Blood Flow to the Kidneys

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From UPI
February 23, 2010
According to U.S. experts, effective measures to prevent chronic illness and obesity from skyrocketing are needed to control Medicare spending. Currently 99% of Medicare dollars are spent on patients with chronic diseases, like diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure and kidney disease.
99 Percent of Medicare for Chronic Disease

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From The Jerusalem Post
February 12, 2010
Israeli researchers have uncovered new genetic data to help explain the high rates of kidney disease among people of African descent.
Haifa Scientists’ Find May Help Millions

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