Recently, my primary care physician spotted some abnormal numbers related to my kidney function. He suspects that this is ...

High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for kidney cancer, with studies showing nearly double the risk in people ...

Older adults who go beyond general physical activity guidelines and maintain or increase their moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels have lower risks for rapid kidney function decline, ...

The kidney's proximal tubule reabsorbs water, glucose, ions and other small molecules from the urine and thus maintains the ...

Exercising more frequently is associated with a significantly slower decline in measured glomerular filtration rate in a new ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly every day, filtering approximately 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine. These vital organs remove waste products, excess water, and toxins ...

Two tablespoons of peanut butter provide 210 mg. A medium banana yields 425 mg of potassium. However, as this case series demonstrates, a high potassium load can be life-threatening for people with ...

Older adults with multiple chronic conditions may face a high risk of kidney function decline, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. In the study, ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) causes round, fluid-filled sacs called cysts to grow in your kidneys. These cysts can cause your kidneys to enlarge and function poorly. People with PKD can also ...