The kidney responds to the physical stress of marathon running. (Source: Thinkstock Images) The kidney responds to the physical stress of marathon running. Beware, the physical stress caused by running may cause kidney injury, researchers, led by one of Indian-origin, have warned. Previous studies have shown there are also changes in heart function associated with marathon running. They analysed a variety of markers of kidney injury, including serum creatinine levels, kidney cells on microscopy and proteins in urine.

Source: Indian Express March 29, 2017 09:11 UTC