Kidney Disease Stories
Air pollution may be a major contributor to declining kidney health, and even lead to kidney failure.
A recent study has shown that when kidneys from hepatitis C patients are transplanted into healthy recipients, the virus can be eradicated through a course of anti-viral medications.
Researchers at Yale find marathon running can lead to short-term acute kidney injury.
Immune cells morph and destroy donated organs, making people reject their new kidneys.
New study has identified deficits of "anti-aging" hormone Klotho as an early sign of kidney failure in diabetes patients.
Why is your skin so salty? Your heart might be enlarged.
These nine healthy foods, from dark leafy greens to canned tuna, can be toxic if you eat too much of them.
Over-the-counter painkillers seem harmless, but there are limits to how much you can safely take in one day.
Fluid building up in your body could be simple bloating, or it could be a sign of a serious medical condition.
If you are one of those oft-maligned people who are always cold, you are not alone. And you may or may not have one of these medical conditions.
Asking a doctor the right question, no matter if the topic is embarrassing, could mean the difference between life and death.
Bottlenose dolphins have protective proteins that could help humans stave off renal failure.