With several new therapies, extensive research and critical trials underway, nephrology is in a “golden age,” according to ...

The renal or kidney medulla is the inner part of the kidney. The medulla helps regulate the concentration of urine by filtering out water, salts, and acid. The National Institute of Diabetes and ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – On this Giving Tuesday, the ultimate gift is the gift of life. Tens of thousands of people are on waiting lists for organ transplants. One very special donor Andrea Yochim is ...

Donor Erica Turner decided to become an altruistic donor, offering one of her kidneys to a stranger. "I was actually listening to an NPR story about a kidney donor and everything he said made sense.

The kidneys are vital organs responsible for filtering waste, balancing fluids, and regulating blood pressure. When kidney function declines, the body often sends out early warning signs, not always ...

We’ve all got organs that work tirelessly to keep us alive, and others that we can’t imagine living without. But did you know that some of the parts of our body, while important for various functions, ...

Kidney cancer is a disease where cancer cells begin to develop abnormally in the kidneys. As cancer cells grow rapidly, they can form a tumor, and eventually, the cancer can spread to other parts of ...

A study published in the journal Scientific Reports has shown a strong correlation between the concentration of particulate ...

New study questions whether drinking more water alone prevents kidney stones, highlighting the role of diet and overall ...