During a recent interview on the morning program Nuestro Mundo, Dr. Agualuz Hernández Paredes, a nephrologist at Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social (IGSS), discussed the vital role of kidneys in maintaining overall health and shared recommendations for proper kidney care.
Dr. Hernández Paredes explained that kidneys are responsible for filtering blood and removing toxins from the body. She emphasized several steps people can take to maintain healthy kidney function: "Drink enough water, get regular medical check-ups, avoid consuming alcoholic and carbonated beverages, and do not self-medicate to protect your health."
She encouraged viewers to learn more about how to keep their kidneys healthy by watching the full interview.
The IGSS regularly shares advice on preventive healthcare and has recently launched initiatives such as opening new clinics and providing information through podcasts focused on laboratory technology.
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