Urologist Tareq Aro, MD: Everything you need to know about kidney stones: Part 1

20-Minute Health Talk · May 21, 2026 · 22m

In the first half of host Sandra Lindsay’s conversation with Tareq Aro, MD, urologist, he strips away the fear and mystery surrounding kidney stones. He explains how stones form, why they’re on the rise, and what’s raising the risk for most people. Even better, Dr. Aro provides clear and simple advice on how to prevent the stones from causing trouble in the first place.

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