Scientists have made a remarkable breakthrough in kidney research. In a paper published in the journal Communications Biology, a team of researchers at Kyoto University led by Ramin Sadeghian present ...

These changes can reduce blood flow to the brain and affect how brain cells communicate. CKD is also closely linked to high blood pressure and diabetes, both of which are known to increase the risk of ...

Acute kidney injury did not necessarily explain the study results. Hospitalized patients with reduced kidney function on admission who are discharged with apparently normal kidney function have ...

The current kidney care model—focused on late-stage disease and in-center hemodialysis—is unsustainable, because of costs, environmental burden, poor outcomes, and reduced quality of life.

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 ...

The kidneys are the body’s unsung heroes, quietly filtering toxins and balancing fluids 24/7. However, while we often focus on what we eat, cutting back on sodium or monitoring protein intake, we ...

Dark-colored sodas with phosphoric acid and added sugar may harm kidney health over time. High added sugar intake can increase risks of diabetes, hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Experts ...

New research has revealed that the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage may be tied to dysregulation of the gut microbiome, which is made up of bacteria ...