Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) represents a significant public health issue globally, affecting over 10% of the population and increasingly recognized for its ...

New UCLA research conducted using mouse models and human genetic data has uncovered a critical factor that determines how ...

End-stage renal disease should serve as a cautionary tale for policy makers seeking to avoid the pitfalls of poorly designed ...

There is a donated kidney shortage in the U.S. It’s leaving more than 100,000 people on a years-long waitlist. And despite ...

For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the U.S., chronic kidney disease flies under the radar. Only half the people ...

Millions of people take medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to relieve heartburn, acid reflux, and related ...

Kidney disease that becomes progressively worse is known as chronic kidney disease. Early stages (1-3): Your kidneys can still filter waste out of your blood in these stages. You may notice ...

We also explain how people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can manage their dietary needs for better health. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs that remove waste from the blood and help maintain ...

A number of inflammatory diseases can trigger mucus production, including: Chronic bronchitis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Cystic fibrosis Pneumonia If excess mucus production is a ...

Chronic wasting disease (CWD), a lethal and contagious neurological disorder, is spreading rapidly among wildlife across 36 US states and several other countries. Experts are emphasizing the grave ...