Have you had your water today? Well, you should, because your kidneys need it. About 10% of people will get kidney stones at some point in their lives. More than half a million people every year are ...

Across studies, CKD was consistently associated with elevated cardiovascular risk, even after adjustment for traditional ...

Kidney stones rank right up at the top of the most painful health conditions, according to patients asked to rate their discomfort on a scale of 1 to 10. Kidney stones are hard pellets composed of ...

A research project has successfully reproduced the pathogenesis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) from human iPS cells in vitro. Although cysts derived from renal tubules have ...

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. A sharp, stabbing pain in your lower abdomen. A dull ache spreading from your lower back to your groin. Intense ...

Kidney stones are small, painful clumps of minerals that form in your urinary tract. To avoid them, it's important to understand the causes. In fact, your genetics play a big role in whether or not ...

UB research has identified how a misstep in the genesis of a key component of the kidney causes infantile cystinosis, a rare disease that significantly shortens the lifespan of patients. Published Nov ...

Kidney failure symptoms may include itchiness, fatigue, and swelling. Acute kidney failure can happen suddenly and is sometimes reversible with treatment. High blood pressure can cause kidney failure ...

New global research shows that chronic kidney disease is climbing the ranks of leading causes of death, while millions of people remain unaware they are affected.