Why drinking more water didn’t prevent kidney stones
A large clinical trial led by the Urinary Stone Disease Research Network and Duke University found that even with smart water bottles, coaching, and financial incentives, increasing fluid intake was not enough to significantly reduce kidney stone recurrence. Despite participants drinking more and producing more urine, the behavioral hydration program did not reliably prevent new stones from forming over two years. The study highlights the difficulty of maintaining high fluid intake and suggests that personalized prevention strategies may be needed.
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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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