Researches made major strides toward the creation of artificial kidney tissue by demonstrating an undiscovered mechanism behind kidney development and a novel technique for culturing kidney cells, ...

Can Dehydration Cause Kidney Stones? As per research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dehydration is an important risk factor for kidney stones. The research further stated that one ...

Our kidneys do a tremendous amount of work. Every day, they filter about 150 quarts of blood, cleaning it of waste, toxins and extra water. They regulate how much fluid is in the body and balance our ...

A detailed new map of the human kidney revealed a previously unrecognized form of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) marked by ...

Persistent under-eye puffiness, even after good sleep, may be more than a cosmetic concern. It can reflect fluid imbalance ...

Before we start telling you how oxalate-rich foods are linked to kidney stones, let us explain what oxalates are. As per a 2023 PubMed study, published at MDPI’s Foods Journal, oxalates (or oxalic ...

One of the greatest challenges that people face concerning kidney disease is the fact that the ailment is often silent. This means that the body does not immediately give out signals that something is ...

Kidney disease can affect how much water your body holds on to, causing weight gain. Weight loss may lower your risk of developing kidney disease. Lifestyle and food changes and medications may ...

Statins are a class of medications primarily used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. They primarily lower (bad) LDL cholesterol, which further helps lower the risk of heart attacks and stroke.

A closer examination of the APOL1 gene in Black patients with kidney disease can provide more accurate diagnoses than current protocols, a new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos ...