I care deeply because this chronic disease is mine. It lives inside me. It’s radically changed my life and the life of my family. And I don’t want anyone to go through the revolving door of ICU, ...

Your kidneys might be small, but they play a huge role in keeping your body balanced. They filter waste, control blood ...

While doctors determined he broke his right clavicle, they wanted to do a follow-up MRI to understand why. The reason felt ...

For patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a common genetic disorder that ravages the waste-removing organ with cysts, dialysis and transplantation are among the only treatments.

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder whereby a large number of cysts develop primarily within the kidneys, but also in other organs. PKD can be autosomal dominant (one mutated ...

She is affiliated with the National Kidney Foundation and the Department of Veterans Affairs. For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the U.S., chronic kidney disease flies under the radar.

Kidney failure, known in medical circles as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), casts a heavy shadow over Black folks in the United States. Nearly 35 percent of those grappling with this condition are ...

But with the help of animal organs, Curtis believes we're entering a transformative era in organ transplantation that will lead to better medical outcomes for people with kidney disease.

Diabetes-related kidney disease can worsen and lead to failure. You may experience many different symptoms, including lower back pain, fatigue, and nausea or vomiting. If you have kidney disease ...

It starts with a pinch of salt. Then a plate of fries, a can of soda, or a juicy steak. For many Kenyans, these are everyday indulgences, enjoyed without a second thought. But for Felix Okoth, a ...