As soon as you are wounded—whether from grabbing a hot pan or contracting the flu—you begin a unique journey through variable ...

Drinking electrolyte drinks unnecessarily can put extra stress on the kidneys. Too much sodium and potassium may raise the ...

The kidneys serve as the body’s essential filtering system, working continuously to remove waste and maintain fluid balance. While often overlooked, these vital organs benefit significantly from ...

Winter habits like drinking less water, overdoing tea or alcohol, eating salty processed foods, staying inactive, and neglecting blood pressure or sugar control can quietly harm kidney health.

Investigators have discovered why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring that can lead to kidney failure. Their findings could lead to the development of noninvasive tests to detect ...

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

Scientists have discovered an answer to the longstanding mystery of why more than half of patients with chronic kidney ...

One year ago, Tim Andrews was among the world’s first recipients of a genetically modified pig kidney. Now, he is the first in that small group of pioneers to go on to receive a human kidney.

From celebrity endorsements to social media transformations, the keto diet appears to be a miracle solution for weight loss. However, what the dramatic photos of before and after do not reveal is a ...

A new report says organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year, resulting in fewer kidney transplants.

Debbie Triplett has a small farm behind her house where she grows vegetables and raises chickens. She tends to it herself, ...