According to the American Kidney Fund, kidney disease is growing at an alarming rate. It currently affects more than one in ...

Chronic kidney disease, also called End Stage Renal Failure, describes the gradual loss of kidney function. The kidneys filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, which is then excreted ...

But did you know that some of the parts of our body, while important for various functions ... Humans are born with two kidneys, but it’s entirely possible to live with just one.

The kidneys are one of the most vital parts of the body. They remove a major part of toxic and waste material from the body. Their good functioning is very important to maintain good health. There are ...

A child’s kidney health is less discussed and often left neglected. However, medical reports suggest a surge in cases concerned with paediatric urology. Noted urologist Dr Ashwin Shekar P ...

Kidney disease is becoming more common in women, and catching it early is key to effective treatment. Our expert explains the early signs, risk factors, and tests for kidney disease in women.

Kidneys, and more recently livers, are some of the only body parts that can be donated by someone living. Our bodies can function perfectly fine with one kidney, whereas the liver can grow back ...

An "unprecedented view" of how the body changes during and after pregnancy has revealed many long-lasting impacts on the ...

After battling kidney disease for ... kidneys—and impair kidney function. Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is one such condition, marked by scarring in parts of some glomeruli.

As the nation yesterday joined the global community in commemorating World Kidney Day, Nigerians have been urged to prioritise regular kidney checkups ...