Uric acid was once dismissed as mere metabolic waste, but today it is understood as a potential sign of danger in your body. Recent studies show that uric acid doesn’t just exist in the bloodstream; ...

Pioneering research led by Brazilians describes the immune system's reactions in detail in the first living patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant.

Acute sepsis profoundly changes how intravenous fluids behave within the body. Using a sheep model, researchers investigated ...

A large genetic study shows that many people carry DNA sequences that slowly expand as they get older. Common genetic ...

Maintaining adequate hydration is crucial for managing uric acid levels and preventing conditions like gout and kidney stones. Drinking sufficient water helps the body naturally detoxify, diluting ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how much ...

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 ...

Hallie Levine is an award-winning health and medical journalist who frequently contributes to AARP, Consumer Reports, the New York Times, and Health.com. She lives in Fairfield, CT, with her three ...

A conserved signaling axis linking Drosophila adipose tissue to nephrocyte function reveals how obesity can drive kidney dysfunction and points to new opportunities for therapeutic intervention.