An interdisciplinary team from the University Hospitals Cologne and Bonn have conducted the first prospective study to ...

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's kidney function has improved but he will remain in an intensive care unit because ...

Lifestyle choices like diet, hydration, exercise, and smoking habits can significantly impact kidney health and function.

With a fresh phase 3 win for Kerendia, Bayer is one step closer to pushing the ascendant drug into a much broader population ...

KERENDIA is a non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (nsMRA) that selectively and potently blocks mineralocorticoid receptor overactivation in the heart and kidneys. 2 FIND-CKD is the ...

When you think of your vital organs, you probably think of your heart and lungs. But your kidneys also play a big role in how your body functions. Your two kidneys are located below your ribcage on ...

For individuals with high blood pressure or diabetes, regular health check-ups are essential for early detection of kidney problems.

Kidneys rarely get the same attention as the heart or brain. People talk about heart attacks, blood sugar, cholesterol. But kidneys? They quietly do their job in the background, filtering waste, ...

A genetically engineered pig kidney helped Towana Looney enjoy 130 days without the need for dialysis before the organ was removed last week. It’s the longest a human has ever lived with a pig organ, ...

That vitamin bottle on your kitchen counter promising improved energy, stronger immunity, or enhanced performance might hide an uncomfortable truth – many popular supplements can damage your kidneys ...

The kidney filters blood to remove waste products and excess water. In addition, the kidney plays a role in acid-base (pH) ...