Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 10% of people globally, and millions of people die from it every year as a result of not having access to affordable treatment. We may not realise it but our ...

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World Kidney Day is observed every year on the second Thursday of March. This day aims to spread awareness and share some preventive measures to keep your kidneys free from diseases ...

A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has investigated structural changes in kidneys of patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes.

Some drugs are known as nephrotoxic, which means that their effects can cause damage to the kidneys. Drugs such as certain ...

On World Kidney Day 2025, explore expert-approved tips to keep your kidneys healthy, strong, and functioning at their best.

Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants. Researchers at Xijing ...

Podocytes are specialised cells of the renal corpuscles (glomeruli) that play a crucial role in the filtering function of the kidney. Their size and density are important indicators of the health ...