Our kidneys do a tremendous amount of work. Every day, they filter about 150 quarts of blood, cleaning it of waste, toxins and extra water. They regulate how much fluid is in the body and balance our ...

Your kidneys work around the clock to filter waste and keep your body balanced. But when you stay up late night after night, you might be putting these vital organs at risk. Late nights disrupt your ...

Your kidneys filter blood, balance fluids and make hormones that are necessary for red blood cells and bones. Foods like leafy greens, tofu and flaxseed can support kidney health and help lower ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly around the clock, filtering waste from your blood and maintaining the delicate balance of fluids in your body. These bean-shaped organs process about 50 gallons of blood ...

In this Ask The Professor Q&A, David St-Jules, a registered dietitian and assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, and Dr. John Westhoff, associate professor in the School of Medicine and ...

Testing for kidney function can help identify chronic kidney disease early enough to intervene. PIXOLOGICSTUDIO/Science Photo Library via Getty Images For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in ...

IgA nephropathy is a type of kidney disease that is typically treated with various medicines and lifestyle changes. Learn more about IgA nephropathy treatment here.