IgA nephropathy, an immune assault on the kidneys, is often missed. New treatments mean that spotting it sooner might save lives ...

Chronic kidney disease has a variety of causes, ranging from immune system problems to medication side effects ...

A commentary by Calvin Meaney urges discontinuation of outdated tests that are imprecise or disadvantage Black patients.

An interdisciplinary team from the University Hospitals Cologne and Bonn have conducted the first prospective study to ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly every day, filtering approximately 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine. These vital organs remove waste products, excess water, and toxins ...

With a fresh phase 3 win for Kerendia, Bayer is one step closer to pushing the ascendant drug into a much broader population ...

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s kidney function has improved but he will remain in an intensive care unit because of pneumonia ...

The color of your urine can be a powerful indicator of your kidney health. Our bodies produce various signs to alert us to potential health issues, and urine color is one of the most noticeable. By ...

Your kidneys are the vital organs that filter waste from the blood, balance fluids and electrolytes, and help regulate blood pressure. Despite their importance, kidney health is often overlooked until ...

High blood pressure has always had a branding problem. It’s called the “silent killer,” but most people still connect it to ...