A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has investigated structural changes in kidneys of patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The results show that high blood pressure can ...

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 ...

It’s actually one of your body’s most valuable health reporters, especially when it comes to your kidneys. Your kidneys are the unsung heroes of your body, filtering about 120-150 quarts of ...

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 ...

I have kidney disease. Two rare kidney diseases. I was in shock. Before I got sick, I didn’t really know anything about kidney disease other than that it was a serious illness. It never occurred ...

Diabetes-related kidney disease can worsen and lead to failure. You may experience many different symptoms, including lower back pain, fatigue, and nausea or vomiting. If you have kidney disease ...

(NEXSTAR) – New cases of a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus have been identified in at least two states’ hospital systems. Candida auris, also called C. auris, was first identified in the U.S ...

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 ...

Dark amber, brown, or red-tinted urine may be a symptom of kidney failure. You should contact your doctor if you notice persistent changes in the color of your urine. An increase in proteins ...

Anatomy is the field of biology that studies the structure of living things. Anatomy focuses on the composition, structure and location of the parts of organisms tissues, organs and systems ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to gradual kidney damage that reduces the kidneys’ ability to filter blood. CKD progresses through stages 1 to 5. Stage 4 CKD is the final stage before ...