When hydration levels are adequate, kidneys can efficiently dilute urine, flush toxins, and prevent waste accumulation.

While we don't pay much attention to them until they're hurting us (hello, kidney stones), our kidneys serve an important function in our bodies. "The kidneys play a crucial role in regulating fluid ...

Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which muscle damage—often caused by drug intake—can lead to impaired kidney function and ...

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Cold weather can quietly affect kidney health by reducing hydration, raising blood pressure and encouraging sedentary habits.

A new study suggests incremental dialysis may preserve kidney function and improve quality of life without added risk. Read ...

Score had temporal stability for patients with stable kidney function, but was responsive for only some with worsening disease.

Scientists have made a remarkable breakthrough in kidney research. In a paper published in the journal Communications Biology, a team of researchers at Kyoto University led by Ramin Sadeghian present ...

A culture of casual antacid use in India is masking serious digestive issues, quietly straining the heart, gut and kidneys, ...

Drinking enough water is the simplest and most effective way to support kidney health Your kidneys are as important as your heart or lungs for optimal health. The main job of the kidneys is to filter ...

A genetically engineered pig kidney helped Towana Looney enjoy 130 days without the need for dialysis before the organ was removed last week. It’s the longest a human has ever lived with a pig organ, ...