Many people wrongly think blood pressure medicine damages kidneys. Cardiologists say untreated high blood pressure itself ...

Have you paid attention to your kidneys lately? These vital organs in your body filter toxins from the blood, regulate your body's fluid levels, help control blood pressure, help produce red blood ...

Our kidneys do a tremendous amount of work. Every day, they filter about 150 quarts of blood, cleaning it of waste, toxins and extra water. They regulate how much fluid is in the body and balance our ...

It is often called a ‘silent killer’ for a reason: more than 14 percent of U.S. adults are currently living with chronic ...

(WHTM) — March is National Kidney Month, and On tonight’s Hot Topic Tuesday we have Dr. Verma from Penn State Health and Phyllis Hicks from the Kidney Foundation of Central PA. Dr. Verma can you ...

Scientists have uncovered why people with chronic kidney disease so often die from heart problems: damaged kidneys release ...

A kidney transplant can be an important and sometimes necessary option for someone with severe lupus kidney disease. If you are thinking about seeking a kidney transplant (or if you are considering ...

Hallie Levine is an award-winning health and medical journalist who frequently contributes to AARP, Consumer Reports, the New York Times, and Health.com. She lives in Fairfield, CT, with her three ...

Your kidneys filter blood, balance fluids and make hormones that are necessary for red blood cells and bones. Foods like leafy greens, tofu and flaxseed can support kidney health and help lower ...

Multicystic dysplastic kidney disease (MCDK) causes a developing kidney to form a group of cysts. The cysts resemble a bunch of grapes and cause the kidney to be nonfunctional. This condition is the ...

Horseshoe kidney (renal fusion) is when a person is born with the kidneys fused together. Seven in ten people with this condition experience symptoms, which can include abdominal pain and nausea. It ...