The human body has 78 organs and each one performs a variety of important functions. While it's possible to live without organs like the appendix, gallbladder, or spleen, several of our organs are ...

Kidney disease is the third-fastest-growing cause of death globally. Here's why doctors are sounding the alarm. Kidney disease is a serious yet often overlooked condition that affects millions ...

The kidneys are remarkably resilient organs, working silently every minute to filter waste, regulate fluids, control blood pressure, and maintain electrolyte balance.

Approximately 1 in 11 patients with kidney failure requiring replacement therapy have inherited kidney diseases or congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract. Genetic testing is warranted to ...

Q: What are kidney stones, and how do I prevent them? Kidney stones are common, impacting approximately one in five men and ...

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes kidney damage and often leads to kidney failure. IgA nephropathy occurs when clumps of IgA get deposited in the kidneys, ...

Researchers at the University of Louisville were part of a group that discovered an insidious new autoimmune disease that causes kidney failure. The discovery of anti-brush border antibody (ABBA) ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo 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 ...

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 ...