Why drinking more water didn’t prevent kidney stones
Kidney stones are notoriously painful—and frustratingly common, with many people facing repeat episodes. A massive new study tested whether a high-tech hydration program—complete with smart water bottles, reminders, coaching, and even financial incentives—could help people drink enough water to stop stones from coming back.
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Science News from research organizations Why drinking more water didn’t prevent kidney stones Even high-tech hydration plans couldn’t stop kidney stones—revealing how tough prevention really is. Date: May 1, 2026 Source: Duke University Medical Center Summary: Kidney stones are notoriously painful—and frustratingly common, with many people facing repeat episodes. A massive new study tested whether a high-tech hydration program—complete with smart water bottles, reminders, coaching, and even financial incentives—could help people drink enough water to stop stones from coming back. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email FULL STORY Even with smart bottles, coaching, and financial incentives, people still couldn’t drink enough water to reliably prevent kidney stones.
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