When it comes to building a kidney, only nature possesses the complete set of blueprints. But a USC-led team of scientists has managed to borrow some of nature’s pages through a comprehensive analysis ...

Inflammation has long been a warning sign in kidney clinics, a red flag that often appears years before a patient tips into ...

The contents of our daily fluid intake can significantly affect kidney health, even if we don't immediately feel the consequences.

Take a kidney out of the body and it still knows how to filter toxins from the blood. But all bets are off in the face of high blood pressure. "How does the kidney know how to do it and why does it ...

The kidneys work around the clock to filter waste from the blood, regulate fluid balance, and maintain overall health. When early damage occurs, these vital organs can often heal and restore function ...

One of the earliest signs that the kidneys are not functioning the way they should, is the leaking of protein into the urine, medically referred to as proteinuria. In a healthy body, the kidneys ...

If you drink water from the tap, then you’re probably drinking water that has been filtered to make it safe to drink. You may even have a filter on your tap to further remove impurities. But did you ...

Diabetes remains one of the leading causes of kidney complications worldwide, affecting how these vital organs filter waste and maintain fluid balance. Understanding this relationship helps people ...

High blood sugar signals kidney strain. Consistently elevated glucose levels damage kidney filters and blood vessels. This can lead to reduced kidney function and chronic kidney disease. Early ...