In summary, this study highlights the importance of recognizing high blood pressure as not just a heart risk, but also a ...

TYPE 2 diabetes (T2D) and hypertension (HTN) are significant contributors to the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Both conditions have been linked to glomerulomegaly and podocyte loss, ...

Chicken and eggs are high in phosphorus, a mineral certain people need in lower amounts. Find a list of foods here, ...

Experts highlight groundbreaking research presented at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25), which emphasized a shift toward more personalized, evidence-based ...

More than 1 in 7 adults are estimated to have chronic kidney disease, which is a progressive decrease in kidney function. As many as 9 in 10 of them don’t know they have it.

Clinicians should not neglect proteinuria testing in adults younger than age 40 years to identify those at high risk for sudden cardiac arrest.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — A New Bedford teen is in need of a new kidney after he was diagnosed with stage five chronic kidney disease. Michael Blechar-Melancon said he ignored his symptoms for years ...

Val and Brandon Hale share a love of sports — golf in particular — but now, they have an even more unique bond.

A research team has developed a compact peritoneal dialysis device that can be utilized as a portable artificial kidney. This ...

Previous research has found that immigrants have lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, dementia and other chronic health ...

Manipal Hospitals conducted an informative event on World Kidney Day, discussing kidney health's significance. Two expert ...

If this peritoneal dialysis device is commercialized as a portable system, it is expected to significantly improve the ...