The kidneys are bean-shaped organs that are around the size of a fist and located just below the rib cage, on each side of the spine. They are vital organs, meaning they are essential to survival. The ...

Exercising more frequently is associated with a significantly slower decline in measured glomerular filtration rate in a new ...

Picture a man crawling through the desert in tattered clothing, whispering “water” as he nears an oasis. He isn’t thinking ...

Kidneys are one of the most important organs of the body, that filter waste and toxins, and keep us healthy. With age, poor lifestyle, alcohol abuse etc., our kidneys can sometimes turn weak, leading ...

Subtle abnormalities in kidney function – even within the range considered normal – may help identify people at risk of ...

When the kidneys start to fail, their effects are felt on the internal system of the body. With the gradual decline in renal-homeostatic function, hormonal, structural changes ensue that compromise ...