Human kidneys process substantial amounts of blood daily, maintaining chemical balance essential for survival. These fist-sized organs filter toxins, regulate blood pressure, produce vital hormones, ...

Experts have said that kidney damage can begin silently in childhood and progress if the exposure is sustained.

Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, does a deep dive on the signs of kidney disease. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): ...

Most individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are unaware of their disease, according to a KDIGO controversies conference on CKD prevention.

Zachary Ryan Short, 33, is in Stage 5 kidney failure caused by a genetic disease. He took to social media to try and find the ...

For people with kidney failure, home dialysis can offer more freedom and better quality of life. So what’s stopping the NHS ...

The combination of diabetes and hypertension can silently affect overall health, making it important to know the signs.

Maintain a healthy weight and exercise regularly. Regular health check-ups can help detect early signs of kidney issues. Always consult a doctor for personalized kidney care advice.

Infection, delayed kidney function, kidney loss and death are all risks associated with kidney transplant surgery in obese patients.

The great majority of patients requiring kidney dialysis in the U.S. are treated in outpatient clinics almost all run by for-profit corporations which, critics say, prioritize company profits over ...

The two companies dominate the national landscape of clinics where kidney patients come to receive regular dialysis treatments -- crucial to keeping them alive.

Kidney cancer is a silent killer, as its symptoms mostly do not appear in the initial stages. Later, it becomes incurable—leading to high fatalities. According to doctors, there has been a spike in ...