These changes can reduce blood flow to the brain and affect how brain cells communicate. CKD is also closely linked to high blood pressure and diabetes, both of which are known to increase the risk of ...

New research has revealed that the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage may be tied to dysregulation of the gut microbiome, which is made up of bacteria ...

An advancing of chronic kidney disease may be linked to  an increase in cognitive impairment, such as problems with attention, processing speed and executive function, according to a study. The ...