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

How much protein is safe? Find out from a nephrologist about the risks of excessive protein consumption.

Painkillers offer quick relief from headaches, fever, and body aches, but frequent use may silently affect kidney health. Doctors warn that over-the-counter medicines, especially NSAIDs, should be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ljubaphoto via Getty Images Your kidneys are pretty vital: They filter your blood and get rid of the waste in the body through ...

A nephrologist explains five common health conditions that can slowly harm your kidneys and why early detection matters.

Doctors warn that frequent self-medication with painkillers, antibiotics or antacids may damage kidney function over time. Here's how common medicines affect kidney health.

Kidneys perform many critical functions such as filtering waste from the blood, regulating fluid balance and blood pressure, and helping maintain healthy mineral levels. When kidney health declines, ...

Removing race from the eGFR was a long process that divided the field of nephrology for years. After a task force for the ...

Energy drinks and soft drinks have become a regular part of daily life for many people. People usually consider these drinks ...

Her diagnosis meant Bria Wagner would need to begin dialysis treatments three times a week while waiting for a kidney transplant.

Late-night eating may do more than disturb sleep. Expert explains how frequent nighttime meals can strain metabolism and ...