For four painful years, Akosua Birago battled chronic kidney disease with a quiet fortitude that veiled the crushing weight of financial and emotional strain. Her story is not unique, but it is ...

According to a research, early identification and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are crucial for those at high ...

A key program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle chronic disease in Native American and Alaska Native communities has been gutted in the federal health layoffs ...

When the UCLA team gave Cilengitide to mice with low type 5 collagen, it slowed down the scarring and kidney damage.

Autumn Locklear, climate and health epidemiologist for the North Carolina Division of Public Health, presented information about the Heat Health Alert System that the NC Climate and Health team uses ...

Pediatric patients with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection had a higher risk of adverse postacute kidney outcomes, such as new-onset ...

A genetically engineered pig kidney helped Towana Looney enjoy 130 days without the need for dialysis before the organ was ...

Researchers have identified type 5 collagen as a key factor in kidney fibrosis, revealing its potential as a biomarker to predict chronic kidney disease progression. A repurposed anti-cancer drug, ...

Here are seven potentially kidney-harming habits to avoid: ...

Frequent consumption of bubbly and sugary drinks could be a contributing factor for any number of reasons that damage kidney ...

A nephrologist argues that advancing kidney care in the US requires tailored guidelines addressing ethnic diversity & fragmented healthcare.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) represents a significant public health issue globally, affecting over 10% of the population and increasingly recognized for its ...