Healthy kidneys help produce a hormone that supports red blood cell production. When kidney function declines, it can lead to ...

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 ...

A common constipation drug may have unexpectedly unlocked a new way to slow chronic kidney disease — a condition that affects ...

Researchers investigate how birth weight determines kidney function changes following prolonged physical activity in ...

The kidneys do a lot of work to ensure that the body is healthy, so this Kidney Health Month let’s take a look at just how our kidneys function. Emmanuelle Gilles, MD, a Board Certified Nephrologist ...

A pair of genetically modified pig kidneys filtered blood and produced urine for 7 days after being transplanted into a brain-dead patient ― marking another important step toward opening up a new ...

Lives, PBC, which since April 2024 has rescued 600 donated kidneys that may otherwise have gone unused, announces the results ...

With home testing options increasing more than ever, you now also have the ability to test for kidney function within the comfort of your own home. Learn more about our four best picks for at-home ...