Kidneys are vital organs that play an integral role in your body. They filter waste, regulate fluids, and support numerous bodily functions. If proper care is not taken, it can lead to several ...

Regularly testing your kidney function can help you catch early kidney disease. You can manage diabetes and high blood pressure to prevent kidney disease from progressing. Lifestyle changes, like ...

Understanding your creatinine levels is important for monitoring kidney function. When you go for your yearly check-up, you'll likely have a routine blood test for creatinine. In some ...

MANILA, Philippines — January is when many Filipinos quietly resolve to take better care of themselves: eat healthier, walk ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects nearly 36 million people. “CKD is a real public health crisis, and one that’s steadily rising,” said Merlin Thomas, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., FRACP, a professor of ...

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The kidneys are vital organs that play a significant role in maintaining the body’s internal environment. They filter about 200 quarts of blood daily, removing waste products and excess fluids through ...

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March is here, and as we observe Kidney Month, it’s crucial to raise awareness about how lupus can severely impact the kidneys. Did you know that up to 60% of people with lupus will develop ...