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 ...

Kidneys are among the most important organs responsible for regulating pH, salt, potassium, and more. According to experts, various diseases, lifestyle habits, and genetic factors can affect kidney ...

The early stages of kidney damage may cause few or no symptoms. However, as damage accumulates and prevents the kidneys from functioning correctly, people may begin to notice symptoms. These may ...

Rising creatinine levels often suggest warnings long before kidney problems become obvious. From constant fatigue to swelling ...

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 ...

A fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) restored kidney function in a rodent model and promoted renoprotection in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) by reducing proteinuria and improving endothelial ...

Weaning patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) from dialysis while they are still hospitalized may save them from remaining on the treatment for the rest of their lives, according to a new study led ...