"I was swollen in my face, my whole body. I gained like 45 pounds. I couldn't fit into my clothes, and I couldn't do any ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Kidney failure, or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), occurs when the kidneys are no ...

Robin Restaino has been through a lot in the past year. Despite a serious health scare, she said she’s approached this Thanksgiving season with a heightened sense of gratitude for things she values ...

Olympian Suni Lee chats with Travel + Leisure about her time at the 2024 Paris games following her kidney disease diagnosis.

Kidney cells can make memories too. At least, in a molecular sense. Neurons have historically been the cell most associated with memory. But far outside the brain, kidney cells can also store ...

You can take steps to lower the risk of kidney failure. Follow directions when taking over-the-counter medications. Taking doses that are too high, even of common drugs like aspirin, can create ...

Fish delivers protein, and when you choose a fatty fish like tuna, salmon or trout, you're also getting omega-3 fatty acids.

Experts have started thinking more broadly about what puts a person at risk for heart disease, still the leading killer in the U.S.

Lindy Noel's mom always knew her daughter was going to change the world. She just didn't know it would be the world of NHL ...

Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in America, and it has been for more than 100 years, despite major gains ...

Three Vermont dialysis centers are facing an unknown future after the University of Vermont Health Network announced an operation transition amidst service reductions. All of the clinics are currently ...

Stage 2 kidney disease ... so it can be difficult to diagnose CKD in this stage. A doctor may also perform imaging tests, such as a renal ultrasound, for a better look at your kidneys and to ...