Kid has been evaluated for the first time as a marker of kidney functional reserve (KFR): a new study in Physiological Reports (1) found that its response spanned a much wider range than cystatin C ...

A filter under pressure Protein plays a central role in a balanced diet, but excessive consumption can lead to serious kidney ...

This video reviews findings from Nutrients on how high-protein diets impact kidney function in both humans and animals. While healthy kidneys may handle short-term protein boosts, those with prior ...

Pineapple is rich in nutrients and lower in phosphorous, making it a kidney-friendly food for most. Learn how this food can ...

From temporary changes in kidney filtration to the competing nutritional needs of older adults and children, researchers ...

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Health care providers for decades have measured ...

Kidney atrophy is when the kidney shrinks in size, often due to a chronic illness. Left unchecked, this may eventually lead to the irreversible loss of kidney function—but kidney atrophy itself is not ...

Morning drinks that support hydration, heart health, and healthy blood sugar levels can be good for your kidney health.

It is not uncommon to encounter patients with decreased kidney function in an osteoporosis outpatient clinic.For example, if ...

The estimated 5-year risk for the renal outcome was 2.4 vs 2.1% for people taking GLP-1 receptor agonists or SGLT-2 inhibitors vs those taking DPP-4 inhibitors. HealthDay News — For adults with type 2 ...

New research reveals that the RNA splicing factor LUC7L2 drives ferroptotic kidney damage from cisplatin by corrupting the ...

A Swedish population-based study of adults aged 75 and older with type 2 diabetes finds that advanced chronic kidney disease ...