Our study thus confirmed what was found in people of African descent in the US: the genetic origin underpinning the excess ...

Kidney disease, leading to kidney failure, afflicts disproportionately more black people than white people. Thus, there is a huge burden of kidney healthcare costs among black people all over the ...

Body-weight cycling (also known as yo-yo dieting) has been shown to significantly increase the risk of kidney disease in ...

Loneliness and social isolation have been linked to an elevated risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according ...

Learn about the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio's efforts to empower patients and educate the community on kidney disease ...

Too much sun, too little water, and that too laced with chemicals may be taking a toll on the kidneys of farm workers.

Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic 'map' of kidney function to ...