Even "normal" kidney test results may mask hidden risks if theyre unusually low for your age and sex, signaling higher ...

Dickie Thon never hesitated. He didn’t worry about the risks to his own health or how long it would take him to get back on his feet and return to his comfortable life as a retired ballplayer. The ...

Kidney disease often creeps in silently, and many patients aren’t diagnosed until major damage is already done. New research ...

More than 8 million people in the U.S. take blood thinners to prevent dangerous clots. At the same time, the drugs are ...

A new study from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine emphasizes the need for new treatment guidelines in the U.S. on reproductive health among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Laboratory signs of chronic kidney disease were greater for women who had a pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia, according to study data published in the Journal of the American Society of ...

What if a simple urine test could warn you about hidden kidney damage before symptoms even appear? It can—and that's exactly ...

Johns Hopkins scientists and partners across the country are conducting research that could dramatically improve transplants, ...

Loss of functional kidney tissue after nephrectomy for kidney cancer contributes to the onset of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Clinicians are reminded to include non-prescription supplement history when evaluating thrombotic events in younger adults ...

A dietitian explains how much protein you need per day, whether too much protein is harmful, and what to watch for, such as digestive issues and hydration.

A fast-aging fish is giving scientists a rare, accelerated look at how kidneys grow old—and how a common drug may slow that ...