Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Healthy kidneys filter and remove waste products and extra fluid from your blood, which are then excreted through your urine. They ...

Weaning patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) from dialysis while they are still hospitalized may save them from remaining on the treatment for the rest of their lives, according to a new study led ...

A less intensive dialysis strategy is feasible for stable patients with acute kidney injury, but warrants further testing. A conservative vs conventional approach to hemodialysis may help ...

Robotic and minimally invasive kidney cancer surgery may reduce pain, shorten recovery time and preserve kidney function, according to Dr. Armine Smith. Robotic and minimally invasive surgery for ...

A new treatment may help patients with a chronic kidney condition that can also lead to heart problems and premature death, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by physicians, meant for the medical team as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through a disease state contains ...

A surprising link between constipation and kidney decline led researchers to test lubiprostone, revealing that it can protect kidney function. The results point toward gut-based, mitochondria-boosting ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions of South Africans and remains one of the country’s most underdiagnosed ...

On World Kidney Day, experts debunk the myth that drinking more water can cure kidney disease. While hydration supports kidney function and overall health, it cannot repair damaged kidneys. Doctors ...

Protein has become the star nutrient of the fitness world. From gym conversations to social media reels, high-protein diets are often promoted as the fastest way to build muscle, burn fat, and stay ...