About 300 Americans a year give a kidney to a complete stranger. Research says these people have a larger amygdala -- perhaps ...

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 ...

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

Infections in the lower urinary tract rarely migrate to the kidneys, but the precise mechanism that the human body employs to ...

Studies investigating what is damaging the kidney in lupus nephritis point to tubulointerstitial inflammation.

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and ...

Scientists have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney’s ability to filter and purify blood. The finding could open the door to ...

The invention uses light, sound and bubbles to quickly create copies of soft tissue that might one day support testing ...

The best diabetes medication if you have kidney disease can vary by the severity of your kidney damage. You may need to use one that does not require dose adjustment based on your kidney function.

ZKN-013 has been exclusively licensed to Almirall, S.A. (BME:ALM), who has global rights to develop and commercialize ZKN-013. Under the terms of the license agreement, Eloxx is eligible for ...

they can damage the glomeruli, triggering what is known as glomerulonephritis—a pattern of damage that in the worst case can lead to kidney failure. Weber's team of researchers discovered this ...