Novartis announced that its investigational drug Vanrafia has successfully demonstrated the ability to slow kidney function decline in adults living with IgA nephropathy (IgAN), a chronic and ...

A team has devised a more accurate way of measuring an indicator of kidney function known as glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by taking aging into account. Annual health checkups regularly include ...

Supplements that seem safe can actually harm weakened kidneys and livers, so always consult a qualified health professional ...

New US dietary guidelines may raise confusion for patients with chronic kidney disease. Experts suggest approaches for counseling.

The kidneys play a vital role in determining health and lifespan. Their primary function is to eliminate waste products and surplus fluids from the body via urine. This intricate process of excretion ...

Your kidneys play a very important roll in filtering out the undesirable materials from your food before it enters the rest of your body. Alcohol can place serious strain on your kidneys, which can ...

Kidney problems never or rarely announce themselves loudly. There is no sudden pain or obvious warning in the early stages, which often makes it difficult to re ...

Kidney aging rarely draws attention until something goes wrong. Over time, these organs quietly lose strength, filter less efficiently, and struggle to keep the body balanced.

The histologic class of lupus nephritis was not predicted by proteinuria levels. The histologic class of lupus nephritis (LN) was not predicted by proteinuria levels, while a strong prediction of ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common among older adults but frequently goes undetected until it is advanced. Several biological, clinical and system-level factors conspire to keep early kidney ...

People with lower kidney function may have higher levels of several blood markers often used in research on Alzheimer's ...