Kidney Stone Disease: Why Are Kidney Stones Becoming More Common?

Bryan Tucker joins host Catherine Glass to explore why kidney stone disease is becoming increasingly common worldwide. From dietary and metabolic drivers to male predominance and prevention strategies, this episode examines how nephrolithiasis reflects broader shifts in metabolic health and lifestyle. Timestamps: 01:13 – Increased prevalence 03:19 – Metabolic issues 04:30 – Increased prevalence in men 06:50 – Population-level prevention strategies 08:24 – Cardiometabolic syndrome