You don't need a major overhaul to take care of them. Adding a few nutrient-packed superfoods into your diet can give your kidneys a major boost, helping to reduce inflammation and ease their workload ...

The kidneys play a vital role in our body, filtering waste from the blood. Keeping the kidneys in top shape is crucial for our overall health and wellness. What we eat has a significant impact on ...

The kidneys are vital organs that play a significant role in maintaining the body’s internal environment. They filter about 200 quarts of blood daily, removing waste products and excess fluids through ...

A fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) restored kidney function in a rodent model and promoted renoprotection in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) by reducing proteinuria and improving endothelial ...

People with Type 2 diabetes should be concerned with their kidney function, but current testing is woefully insufficient. A ...

Kidney function tests are helpful tools for keeping your kidneys—and your whole body—healthy. They can catch problems early, ...

Creatinine is a byproduct of muscle metabolism and under normal circumstances, the kidney's filter creatinine from the blood and pass it out of the body in the form of urine. If the kidney function ...

A recent dual-cohort study has found that Lupus Low Disease Activity State (LLDAS) is an attainable and effective treatment target for people with lupus nephritis (LN, lupus-related kidney disease).

Statins, which are prescription drugs that can reduce cholesterol levels and lower the risk for heart disease, don’t affect kidney function, new research shows. Investigators found that taking a ...