Between 2013 and 2015, there has been some upward movement in the percentage of people who access social networks across many emerging countries. This is especially the case in China, where 63% of internet users report using social networking in 2015, up from 48% in 2013.
Background. 1  Carbonated beverage consumption has been linked with diabetes, hypertension, and kidney stones, all risk factors for chronic kidney disease. Cola beverages, in particular, contain phosphoric acid and have been associated with urinary changes that promote kidney stones.
2. Dehydration equals concentration. âAlcohol and caffeine have a diuretic effect, causing the kidneys to make more urine,â Dr. Howard LeWine writes for MSNâs Healthy Living. âThis is helpful for preventing kidney stones. But if you are drinking too much alcohol or caffeine and not enough water or other liquids, you can dehydrate.â Dehydration leads to more concentrated urine, allowing substances to collect into kidney stones.