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Phil Collins reveals that years of alcohol abuse brought him to death’s door in 2024, including a seven‑month hospital stay in Switzerland with ICU care and life‑support concerns; he says he hasn’t had a drink since and is rebuilding with ongoing knee problems that limit his stage return, while his family—including daughter Lily Collins—supported him, and the 2025 celebrations underscored his recovery.
Phil Collins reveals he nearly died in 2024 after a severe alcohol-addiction health crisis, describing a Swiss hospital stay starting in late 2023, a readmission that led to intensive care, and seven months of recovery as his kidneys and other organs were failing; his five children rushed to his bedside as doctors debated life-saving options, and he says he has not had a drink since.
A 31-year-old man in Wardha, India, treated for a urinary tract infection was found to have a rare supernumerary (third) kidney fused to his right kidney on CT imaging. The congenital anomaly can be asymptomatic, but in this case the kidneys were swollen and there were stones in the left ureter. He received a ureteral stent and IV antibiotics; after 48 hours he improved and was discharged with follow-up. Supernumerary kidneys are exceedingly rare (fewer than 100 cases per year worldwide), and a fused horseshoe configuration is even more unusual.
New animal research indicates the essential amino acid methionine, when added to the diet, can protect against severe illness by dampening inflammation and improving kidney function in mice with infection-induced inflammation. The study found methionine boosted kidney filtration and reduced inflammatory damage without weakening the immune response. While researchers see potential for broader use in inflammatory diseases, results are early and human relevance is not yet established, warranting further investigation.
Taking supplements without proper knowledge can silently harm the liver and kidneys, especially when combining multiple products, overusing certain nutrients, or ignoring pre-existing health conditions. It's crucial to check interactions, avoid excess intake, and consult healthcare professionals before starting any supplement regimen to prevent long-term organ damage.
A recent study suggests that Parkinson's disease may originate in the kidneys rather than the brain, with abnormal alpha-synuclein proteins building up in the kidneys and potentially spreading to the brain, opening new avenues for understanding and treating the disease.