We often hear about salt in the context of heart health or ‘water weight’, but there is a quieter, more persistent danger ...

People with progressive kidney failure may suffer from medical emergencies such as critically high potassium levels or severe ...

An interdisciplinary team from the University Hospitals Cologne and Bonn have conducted the first prospective study to ...

Removing race from the eGFR had a big impact, resulting in 5.3 more kidney transplants per 1000 Black candidates.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects nearly 36 million people. “CKD is a real public health crisis, and one that’s steadily rising,” said Merlin Thomas, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., FRACP, a professor of ...

Why does kidney disease often remain undetected until significant damage has occurred? Experts explain what supports this condition to remain silent until it's too late!

Maintaining the health of your kidneys is crucial for ensuring a well-functioning body. These essential organs perform the vital task of filtering waste products, excess water and other impurities ...

Shannon’s husband, Kyle, immediately volunteered to begin testing as a potential living donor — not just for her, but for ...

Kidney is an important part of human body, as per the Ayurvedic principles most health issues arise when there is an imbalance between the three doshas, i.e., Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

Experts warn that recurrent kidney stones and declining kidney function may signal a curable hormone disorder. TAMPA, ...

Over 20,000 Black Americans on the national transplant list have been credited with additional time lost due to a race-based diagnostic tool that inappropriately assessed their kidneys, leading to ...