The human kidney filters about a cup of blood every minute, removing waste, excess fluid, and toxins from it, while also ...

Kidney tests may not reveal the full picture, and early signs of disease may go unnoticed. A top doctor shared five simple, science-backed ways to protect the organ, which plays a crucial role in the ...

Kidney disease often creeps in silently, and many patients aren’t diagnosed until major damage is already done. New research ...

Aims Heart failure (HF) often coexists with chronic kidney disease (CKD), impacting prognosis. This study aims to evaluate ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Outside of limiting your salt intake, avoiding potassium and phosphates, and hydrating properly, is there ...

Currently, patients who have had a kidney transplant must take a cocktail of pills every day for the rest of their lives. These standard immunosuppressants prevent the immune system from attacking the ...

Fish treated with SGLT2 inhibitors maintained healthier kidneys as they aged. Their kidneys preserved denser networks of capillaries, retained a stronger filtration barrier, and showed more stable ...

What if a simple urine test could warn you about hidden kidney damage before symptoms even appear? It can-and that's exactly ...

Stage 2 clear cell renal cell carcinoma is typically curable, especially when detected early. Surgery remains the cornerstone ...

A fast-aging fish is giving scientists a rare, accelerated look at how kidneys grow old—and how a common drug may slow that ...

Patients with immunoglobin A nephropathy who reached complete remission of proteinuria with sparsentan had greater eGFR ...

Supplements that seem safe can actually harm weakened kidneys and livers, so always consult a qualified health professional ...