Commonly prescribed drugs used to treat high blood pressure have been shown to, over time, wreck the kidneys' ability to filter and purify blood, but exactly how that dangerous side effect unfolded ...

Scientists have been trying to solve the puzzle of the kidney-heart connection. They discovered that diseased kidneys release a tiny toxin that is damaging to the heart. The findings were published in ...

India, March 20 -- A major study published in Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology examines how nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may affect long-term kidney health.

To stay on top of renal health, make sure you add healthy habits to your kidneys, from rectifying diet practices to being ...

If you are looking for ways to protect your kidneys, you might be surprised to learn that your gym shoes are just as ...

A major body organ for blood purification is the kidneys, which eliminate toxins through urine. Kidneys control blood pressure levels and red blood cell production and balance the body’s minerals and ...

A simple blood test may predict the risk of progressive heart and kidney disease in people with Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, according to new research published today in the American Heart ...

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Your kidneys work tirelessly every day, filtering approximately 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine. These vital organs remove waste products, excess water, and toxins ...

To most laymen, mention of anything seriously wrong with the circulation of the blood suggests trouble in the heart or the arteries leading to the brain; rarely do they consider the kidneys. But more ...

Pregnancy places extra demands on the kidneys, which filter waste and regulate fluids; simple lifestyle habits can help expecting mothers protect these vital organs ...