A nephrologist explains five common health conditions that can slowly harm your kidneys and why early detection matters.

On World Kidney Day, experts debunk the myth that drinking more water can cure kidney disease. While hydration supports kidney function and overall health, it cannot repair damaged kidneys. Doctors ...

Gut hormones — primarily GLP-1 and GIP, which inspired weight loss and diabetes drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide — are ...

A Port Glasgow care home has been given a “weak” rating for several key areas following a series of unannounced inspections.

While high blood sugar might seem like it would provide extra fuel for a workout, it often has the opposite effect, impairing both your immediate performance and your body's long-term ability to adapt ...

Stay hydrated, eat balanced meals, exercise, and monitor blood pressure and sugar to protect kidney health and prevent ...

Maintaining steady hydration, balancing electrolytes, and recognising early warning signs can go a long way in protecting ...

Using the World Bank/JMP “safely managed drinking water” metric, this guide highlights easy-refill destinations like Iceland, Denmark, and Finland, plus places where caution is smarter, including ...

What we want to do is make sure that their hydration is maintained during the time that they are at risk of developing HUS and then catch those complications earlier on' ...

Social media is filled with influencers rating electrolyte supplements or even telling followers how to make their own. But experts say many of the claims about the health benefits of these drinks ...

Abstract: Detecting ‘lack of movement’ is an important capability for supporting ageing adults who are trying to live independently. This paper introduces a novel system for monitoring inactivity at ...