By the time you graduate medical school, you should have a handle on these chronic diseases, as you’ll likely encounter them ...

New research from the University of Wollongong (UOW) has found that a diet rich in diverse plant foods can significantly ...

Black Americans face four times higher risk of kidney disease, with thousands undiagnosed due to healthcare gaps. Experts reveal warning signs.

In a 2024 clinical practice guideline issued by the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) organization, a ...

African Americans face higher risks of kidney disease and endometriosis, yet awareness remains low. Learn key warning signs ...

The kidney is an organ that plays an important role in maintaining the balance of our body. It functions to filter out waste ...

Globally, the rate of death from chronic kidney disease increased 24% from 1990 to 2021, according to statistics published by ...

Low-carb and ketogenic diets offer sustainable solutions for chronic disease, enhancing metabolic health and supporting weight loss through dietary changes. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a ...

Increased antibiotic use can lead, seemingly paradoxically, to more problematic infections, as the bacteria evolve to resist ...

Clinicians should continue to monitor UACR or UPCR in at-risk children. During periods of rapid growth such as puberty, children with low GFR may show rapid decline in kidney function. Puberty is a ...

CKD and ESRD can have unpleasant cutaneous manifestations, including alopecia, but there are several helpful approaches to mitigating hair loss.

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is highlighting resources for kidney disease patients and encouraging people to consider joining the organ donor registry as part of National ...