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 ...

The role of water in kidney health extends far beyond basic hydration. As the body’s primary filtration system, the kidneys depend on adequate water intake to function effectively. With kidney disease ...

The kidneys work around the clock to filter waste from the blood, regulate fluid balance, and maintain overall health. When early damage occurs, these vital organs can often heal and restore function ...

Early kidney damage is silent but preventable routine blood and urine tests catch it before symptoms.

Vegan and pesco-vegetarian diets were associated with better kidney function compared with nonvegetarian diets, according to study data published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition. In addition, the ...

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You can do several things to prevent kidney stones, which can form when your urine becomes saturated with substances that crystallize into a stone, such as calcium or uric acid. Simple "fixes," such ...

Fish treated with SGLT2 inhibitors maintained healthier kidneys as they aged. Their kidneys preserved denser networks of capillaries, retained a stronger filtration barrier, and showed more stable ...

Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic 'map' of kidney function to ...