A Maryland man has a fresh new look on life and a holiday to be extra grateful for, thanks to an assist from a kidney donor.

Inflammation has long been a warning sign in kidney clinics, a red flag that often appears years before a patient tips into ...

Recently, my primary care physician spotted some abnormal numbers related to my kidney function. He suspects that this is related to lisinopril. As a result, he decreased my daily dosage to just 10 mg ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 700 million people worldwide and is caused by genetic and environmental factors, as well as existing medical conditions. Known genetic risk factors for ...

Experts say we’re in a golden age for treating chronic kidney disease, with new drugs like Ozempic yielding major results. Will dialysis and organ transplants become a thing of the past? A healthy ...

Researchers uncovered how fatty molecules called ceramides trigger acute kidney injury by damaging the mitochondria that power kidney cells. By altering ceramide metabolism or using a new drug ...

Serious damage to short-term kidney function—known as acute kidney injury, or AKI—can be fatal and also increase the risk of irreversible chronic kidney disease. It can be triggered by stressors ...

Rates of the disease have been rising for decades, driven in part by diabetes and high blood pressure. By Nina Agrawal The number of adults with chronic kidney disease is growing, according to a study ...

The human kidney is a masterclass in biological engineering. Responsible for filtering approximately 50 gallons of blood daily, this vital organ performs more than waste removal. Through processes ...

The nephron, the functional unit of the kidney, filters blood, reabsorbs essential substances, and secretes waste products to form urine, playing a crucial role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte ...

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, also called Berger’s disease, is an autoimmune disease that affects your kidneys. IgA is an antibody. Antibodies are proteins made by your immune system. They ...