Kidney failure affects millions worldwide, and the number keeps rising. Each year, the global population of patients with end ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the le ...

Low potassium and high vitamins A and C, red bell peppers decrease inflammation, shield kidney cells, and aid in general function, making them a wonderful addition to kidney-friendly meals.

Hypertension leads to the thickening and narrowing of small blood vessels in the kidneys, reducing blood flow and function. This causes salt and water accumulation, further increasing blood ...

Certain foods are bad for your health if you have kidney disease. Healthy kidneys regulate the body’s mineral and protein levels. But kidney disease causes progressive damage that interferes with ...

Your kidneys are working around the clock, filtering your entire blood supply about 40 times each day. These fist-sized powerhouses process roughly 200 quarts of blood daily, removing waste ...

She was also convicted of illegally obtaining "kidneys from 56 injured parties in Kazakhstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Thailand" for financial benefit ...

Kenyans are yet to reap the benefits of a Sh3.6 billion East Africa Kidney Institute Centre of Excellence. Despite heavy investment in infrastructure and resources, the project has failed to take off, ...

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in ...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins met with owner Arthur Blank on Wednesday and the team doesn't intend to release him, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Friday, per sources.