People with Type 2 diabetes should be concerned with their kidney function, but current testing is woefully insufficient. A ...

Kidneys are the silent multitaskers of our body. They perform vital, behind-the-scenes work: filtering waste, balancing ...

Kidney fibrosis, a silent threat, involves scar tissue replacing normal kidney tissue, gradually impairing function. Often undetected until advanced stages, it stems from conditions like diabetes and ...

Cystatin C is an emerging biomarker that enhances kidney function assessment accuracy, particularly in hospitalized patients ...

A population-based study of 618,739 adults using electronic health record data, published in the Clinical Journal of the ...

A practical look at the challenges of diagnosing and managing feline hyperthyroidism, from misleading symptoms to complex ...

An IgA nephropathy diet is usually low in sodium, phosphorus, protein, and potassium. Eating foods rich in antioxidants and omega-3s can also support kidney health.

A new pill called baxdrostat may offer hope for people whose blood pressure stays high even after taking standard medications ...

In older age, low sodium tends to be caused by taking certain medications, kidney problems, or infection. However, there can be multiple causes, and the treatment depends on the cause. Sodium is an ...

A new drug lowered blood pressure and improved kidney health markers in high-risk patients. Phase 3 trials will test its long-term effects. Preliminary research suggests that adding the new medication ...

Most people have low vitamin D levels; some are aware of this while others are not Vitamin D is an essential vitamin because its deficiency can lead to various health issues including hair loss or alo ...