Scientists have uncovered why people with chronic kidney disease so often die from heart problems: damaged kidneys release ...

Scientists have discovered an answer to the longstanding mystery of why more than half of patients with chronic kidney ...

One year ago, Tim Andrews was among the world’s first recipients of a genetically modified pig kidney. Now, he is the first in that small group of pioneers to go on to receive a human kidney.

A major global study suggests that a hidden mismatch between two common blood tests could quietly signal serious trouble ...

Inspired by her own experience, Blaire Bosley developed an interactive digital platform to help others with chronic kidney ...

A new report says organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year, resulting in fewer kidney transplants.

The kidney's proximal tubule reabsorbs water, glucose, ions and other small molecules from the urine and thus maintains the ...

Subtle abnormalities in kidney function – even within the range considered normal – may help identify people at risk of ...

About one in eight women with gestational diabetes had evidence of kidney dysfunction at 5 months postpartum, according to ...

Pediatric kidney patients and the community are invited to the Jan. 24 basketball game at the Cajundome to raise awareness ...

Both Dan and Doug Backlund of Mitchell, South Dakota, say they’re doing well and have recovered thoroughly from the surgery.