A medication used to treat constipation, lubiprostone, may protect the kidneys and slow down damage caused by gut bacteria.

Most people don’t think about their kidneys until something goes wrong. These two fist-sized organs, tucked just below your ...

The kidney, a critical organ for waste filtration and fluid regulation, is the subject of a groundbreaking molecular mapping project that could reshape our understanding of renal health. Despite ...

Scientists have made a remarkable breakthrough in kidney research. In a paper published in the journal Communications Biology, a team of researchers at Kyoto University led by Ramin Sadeghian present ...

Alternative pathway blockade via factor B inhibition limits C3 cleavage, amplification loop activity, and downstream membrane ...

A common constipation drug may have unexpectedly unlocked a new way to slow chronic kidney disease — a condition that affects ...

Limit processed meats and salty snacks to reduce sodium intake and support kidney health. Swap sugar-sweetened drinks for ...

A team led by USC Stem Cell scientist Zhongwei Li, PhD, has produced some of the most complex and mature lab-grown kidney ...

Healthy kidneys help produce a hormone that supports red blood cell production. When kidney function declines, it can lead to ...

Kidneys work silently every day, but unhealthy eating habits can gradually damage them. Experts warn against excessive intake ...

Dark colas may strain kidneys due to phosphoric acid, sugar, and caffeine. Frequent intake may raise risk of stones and ...

Plasma levels of symmetric dimethylarginine are independently associated with an increased risk for mortality in adult kidney ...