AKI - the other main type of kidney disease - can be caused by dehydration, blood loss, urinary tract obstructions such as ...

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease is rising globally, with millions of individuals affected. Factors such as renal illnesses, diabetes, and hypertension contribute to the growing incidence, ...

How long it takes to pass a kidney stone depends largely on its size. Those under 6 millimeters (mm) generally pass within three weeks, while those larger than 6 mm can sometimes take more than a ...

A monkey with a gene-edited pig kidney managed to survive for over six months in China as scientists continue to make ...

PET imaging using a radiolabeled antibody picked up clear cell renal cell carcinoma and could help avert unnecessary biopsies ...

Drinking about four more cups of water a day for eight weeks was found to help diabetic patients whose blood glucose levels ...

Researchers, who reviewed 18 studies on benefits of drinking water, found the most evidence related to preventing kidney stones and helping people lose weight ...

Researchers evaluate the effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on kidney and cardiovascular outcomes.

Kidney doctors are called nephrologists. They treat conditions that affect the kidneys, like chronic kidney disease and kidney stones. They also may help people manage chronic conditions like diabetes ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Kidney stones can cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and ...

Adlee Frampton, age 3, was selected through the Make-A-Wish Foundation as the Grand Marshal for the 2024 Holiday Electric ...

Kidney failure occurs when your kidneys lose the ability to filter waste from your blood sufficiently. It may not cause symptoms in the early stages. Your kidneys filter your blood and remove ...