The kidneys play a vital role in our body, filtering waste from the blood. Kidney health is crucial because kidneys filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, maintaining fluid and electrolyte ...

New research shows people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease who took semaglutide (commonly sold as Ozempic) once a week had improved kidney outcomes, even if they had heart disease or a ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition marked by a gradual decline in kidney function, which can ultimately progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Globally, the prevalence of CKD ...

Water is fundamental for life, but its impact goes beyond quenching thirst. The kidneys, vital organs located in the lower back, are responsible for filtering waste, balancing electrolytes, and ...

Your kidneys do so much work in regulating blood pressure, filtering out toxins, and balancing electrolytes that you need to carefully take good care them to ensure their continous excellent function.

Individuals who require long-term hemodialysis therapy have a high risk of cardiovascular (CV) events and related death, with CV risk factors that are similar to the general population (traditional ...

Researchers have identified six new biomarkers that could detect kidney injury faster and with more sensitivity, advancing safer drug development and improving health outcomes for patients. The new ...

New-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) may accelerate kidney function decline, according to a study published online May 14 in JAMA Network Open. Yuichiro Mori, M.D., from Kyoto University in Japan, and ...

The kidneys work every minute of the day without asking for attention. They filter waste, balance fluids, regulate blood ...

Dr Pankaj Panwar explains why cases of kidney stones are rising in India. Here are the factors behind it and how to minimise ...

Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors reduce albuminuria (excess albumin in the urine) and the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, and certain mineralocorticoid receptor ...