Our kidneys do a tremendous amount of work. Every day, they filter about 150 quarts of blood, cleaning it of waste, toxins and extra water. They regulate how much fluid is in the body and balance our ...

More than just a flavor boost, lemons are packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and citric acid that can protect your kidneys, ...

Your kidneys filter blood, balance fluids and make hormones that are necessary for red blood cells and bones. Foods like leafy greens, tofu and flaxseed can support kidney health and help lower ...

Ensure your kidney health during bladder cancer treatment. Discover vital tips for proactive care.

The relationship between blood pressure and kidney health remains one of medicine’s most important yet underappreciated connections. While most people understand that uncontrolled hypertension damages ...

Certain lifestyle habits may help support your physical and mental well-being while living with IgA nephropathy (IgAN). If you have IgAN, prescription medications are available to help limit kidney ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the risk factors for kidney disease? My mother died from kidney failure a few years ago at age 75 but didn’t even know she had a problem until it was too late. — Inquiring ...

In this Ask The Professor Q&A, David St-Jules, a registered dietitian and assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, and Dr. John Westhoff, associate professor in the School of Medicine and ...

Your kidneys might not get as much attention as your heart or brain, but these fist-sized organs work tirelessly around the clock, filtering waste from your blood, balancing crucial minerals, and ...

Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, does a deep dive on the signs of kidney disease. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): ...