The world is experiencing a hidden epidemic with kidney disease. More than 850 million people worldwide have some form of ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a major global health challenge and on the rise nationwide, with approximately ...

Chronic kidney disease has a variety of causes, ranging from immune system problems to medication side effects ...

MDI Bio Lab scientists discovered how zebrafish solve a basic challenge in regenerative biology—insights in their newest publication in the journal Development could one day guide human repair.

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

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

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 ...

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, ...

While painkillers, especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can provide relief from pain and inflammation, their overuse can severely impact kidney health.

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