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 ...

Most people know you can live a healthy life with just one kidney, but not everyone realizes how important your kidneys really are. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more ...

The kidneys are vital organs responsible for waste management, which is crucial for maintaining your body’s chemical balance and blood pressure. If you don’t take care of your kidneys, you risk a slew ...

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 might not get as much attention as your heart or brain, but these fist-sized organs work tirelessly around the clock, filtering waste from your blood, balancing crucial minerals, and ...

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. A sharp, stabbing pain in your lower abdomen. A dull ache spreading from your lower back to your groin. Intense ...

(CNN) — Doctors at New York University say two new studies show that they are a significant step closer to making kidney transplants from other species a real option in the near future. Scientists ...

When we think about Down syndrome, heart issues-and learning challenges often steal the spotlight, and we often think, maybe ...

The National Kidney Registry has matched thousands of kidney donors with recipients. It has also paid millions of dollars to ...

Scientists have been searching for years for an alternative to human transplants because the donor supply cannot keep up with demand, particularly where kidneys are concerned. More than 90,000 people ...