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 might not get as much attention as your heart or brain, but these fist-sized organs work tirelessly around the clock, filtering waste from your blood, balancing crucial minerals, and ...

Winter habits like drinking less water, overdoing tea or alcohol, eating salty processed foods, staying inactive, and neglecting blood pressure or sugar control can quietly harm kidney health.