You likely already know that regularly binge drinking can negatively impact the liver and staring at a screen all day every day isn’t exactly doing your eyes any favors. But what about your kidneys?

The kidneys are vital organs responsible for filtering waste, balancing fluids, and regulating blood pressure. When kidney function declines, the body often sends out early warning signs, not always ...

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 ...

The kidneys are vital organs that act as your body’s filtration system. They filter your blood, remove waste and excess water from your body, and make urine. They also control your blood pressure, ...

When the kidneys start to fail, their effects are felt on the internal system of the body. With the gradual decline in renal-homeostatic function, hormonal, structural changes ensue that compromise ...

A new study has identified a critical "pressure sensor" inside the kidney that helps the body control blood pressure and ...

CT scans use a series of X-rays to see inside your body. It’s considered the gold standard for diagnosing kidney stones, but the procedure is not without some risks. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

A kidney transplant can be an important and sometimes necessary option for someone with severe lupus kidney disease. If you are thinking about seeking a kidney transplant (or if you are considering ...