Blood pressure normally changes throughout the day. For most people, it drops by about 10% to 20% during sleep, giving the ...

Kidney Damage Symptoms: The kidneys filter out the accumulated impurities in the body, helping the rest of the body function properly. But what happens if the kidneys themselves fail? When the kidneys ...

The purplish red staining in the image shows scar tissue in the kidneys of mice. The panel on the lower left shows the most scarring. (Courtesy of Yanling Wang) Scarring is a key feature of chronic ...

Vascular calcification, mineral deposits on blood vessel walls, are common in chronic kidney disease patients. Researchers say small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) —small, enclosed structures outside ...

When kidneys fail, there are really only two paths forward. Dialysis or a transplant. And for most patients, that decision doesn't come with an obvious answer. It depends on health, timing, and a fair ...

Kidney Stones in Pregnancy: Pregnancy brings several physical and hormonal changes, but certain symptoms should never be ignored. Severe pain in the lower back, discomfort on one side of the abdomen, ...

What you drink after dinner can affect your kidneys. Learn what dietitians recommend and how to get the greatest benefit.

Monsoon infections are often associated with fever, diarrhoea and mosquito borne illnesses, but their impact on kidney health is less discussed. Experts warn that contaminated water, dehydration and ...

Medications and extra fluid infusions can help protect your kidneys from damage during chemotherapy. More than one million people receive chemotherapy or radiation treatments for their cancer each ...