Bijou Phillips is urgently seeking a living kidney donor. The actress previously received a kidney transplant in 2017, but has since suffered complications that have rendered her in need of another — ...

Using a fish that ages in just months, researchers found that a common diabetes drug helped protect kidneys from age-related damage. The discovery sheds light on how the drug safeguards kidney and ...

A new study highlights the importance of your diet in preventing kidney disease. A specific type of diet was found to be associated with a lower risk of chronic kidney disease. Below, experts explain ...

For years, scientists have been working to unravel the mystery of patients with failing kidneys dying from heart-related complications. Researchers now say they’ve uncovered a clue that explains why ...

You can live with just one kidney, but it increases your risk of kidney disease affecting the remaining kidney. It is crucial to avoid smoking and alcohol if you only have one kidney. If you're living ...

A fast-aging fish is giving scientists a rare, accelerated look at how kidneys grow old—and how a common drug may slow that process down. Researchers found that SGLT2 inhibitors, widely used to treat ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

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Some medications, including certain antibiotics and NSAIDs, can harm the kidneys if used for too long or in high doses. ACE inhibitors and ARBs are generally safe but can increase the risk of kidney ...

Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid medication that may help treat metabolic acidosis in people with kidney disease. If a person has kidney disease, it may cause them to develop metabolic acidosis. This ...

Your kidneys are the unsung heroes of your body. They work tirelessly to filter waste, balance fluids, and regulate blood… Image source: shutterstock.com Your kidneys are the unsung heroes of your ...