Kidneys work to flush toxins from our body. If there is any disease in this organ, then our body gives some signals, such as ...

Uric acid is a chemical compound produced when the body breaks down purines, substances found in certain foods and drinks.

The kidneys have a crucial role to play in the overall health of an individual—they remove waste, maintain fluid and ...

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

Kidneys filter waste and manage blood pressure. Many lifestyle habits can damage them. Overusing painkillers and eating too ...

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): ...

There are consistent associations between elevated urinary metal levels and increased HF risk over time across geographically diverse cohorts of adults.

The Healthy.io, Geisinger and Boehringer Ingelheim partnership showed a 2.5x increase in test completion rates than standard clinical care.

An elderly man with immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) with kidney involvement and monoclonal gammopathy was successfully treated with corticosteroid therapy. This case report was published ...

Kidneys help to filter waste, balance fluids, and regulate blood pressure. But like many organs, they can face silent threats ...

Understanding the link between obesity, fatty liver disease and kidney stones provides a new perspective on prevention and ...

NephroPlus urges policymakers to include CKD screening in India's NCD program, highlighting high prevalence and economic impact of dialysis.