Kidney decline doesn’t always knock loudly. For many living with diabetes, it slips in quietly, manifesting as fatigue, ...

The human body sends signals when something is wrong, but too often these warnings go unnoticed or misunderstood. For the African American community, this oversight can be particularly dangerous ...

Understanding your creatinine levels is important for monitoring kidney function. When you go for your yearly check-up, you'll likely have a routine blood test for creatinine. In some ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly as your body’s filtration system, processing roughly 200 quarts of blood daily to remove waste and excess fluid. Despite their vital importance, kidney problems often ...

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 ...

Subtle abnormalities in kidney function—even within the range considered normal—may help identify people at risk of ...