The kidneys do a lot of work to ensure that the body is healthy, so this Kidney Health Month let’s take a look at just how our kidneys function. Emmanuelle Gilles, MD, a Board Certified Nephrologist ...

Rich in vitamin C and powerful antioxidants, lemons do more than just boost flavor — they may protect your kidneys, support ...

High blood pressure could do more damage than you think.A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has discovered ...

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 ...

Water is essential for kidney health, aiding waste removal and preventing issues like kidney stones. While individual needs ...

The D.C. area has the highest rate of kidney disease of any place in the nation: 8,000 people await transplants and 80% of them are from minority communities. A Maryland researcher believes work ...

A new study this week reported by the American Society of Nephrology COVID-19 Response Team shows how coronavirus is affecting patients' kidneys. Researchers found up to half of ICU intakes required ...

Kidney complications are some of the most common and severe symptoms associated with Covid-19. Estimates show that 30% of people hospitalized for severe infection and 50% of those that are later ...

There has been a dramatic shift in how doctors use donated kidneys infected with hepatitis C that used to be thrown away. More transplant centers are willing to use kidneys infected with hepatitis C.

Pregnancy can have a substantial impact on the kidneys—as the body strives to supply a growing fetus with the nutrients it needs, the mother’s body holds on to more nutrients and minerals (such as ...

Cold weather can quietly affect kidney health. A nephrologist explains winter kidney risks, dehydration signs, vulnerable groups, and simple steps to protect your kidneys.

Medical science confirms our bodies naturally detoxify daily through organs like the liver and kidneys. Extreme fad detoxes, ...