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

Avoiding foods and drinks that are high in sodium, potassium and phosphorus are among the usual recommendations. People with more advanced kidney disease may also be told to avoid too much protein.

Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located just below the ribcage. Healthy kidneys work hard to filter your blood by removing waste, toxins, and excess water to produce urine. When there is a ...

A kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, is a serious medical condition that occurs when harmful bacteria enter and infect the kidneys. The infection typically starts in the bladder or urinary tract and ...

A kidney stone is a small, hard substance made from waste products in your urine that haven’t been adequately flushed out. Although researchers are still examining the connection between drinking ...

Vitamin B12 supplements may help treat certain symptoms of kidney disease. They can assist in preventing anemia and may also treat vitamin B12 deficiencies, which are common in people with kidney ...

During robotic surgery, a surgeon uses the arms of a robot to help guide and operate surgical tools. Benefits include increased precision, a lower risk of side effects, and a shorter recovery time.

April 15 (UPI) --A patient with end-stage kidney disease successfully received a genetically engineered porcine kidney and was released from the hospital in February, according to biotech firm ...

The second man to receive a pig kidney transplant at Mass General Brigham now has a new human kidney. Tim Andrews, of New ...