kidney

Doctors may be missing early signs of kidney disease

Small changes in kidney function, even when test results fall within what doctors consider a normal range, may reveal who…

2 weeks ago

A simple blood test mismatch linked to kidney failure and death

A difference between two widely used blood tests for kidney health may serve as an early warning sign for serious…

1 month ago

Finally explained: Why kidney disease is so deadly for the heart

Scientists have uncovered a key reason why more than half of people with chronic kidney disease eventually die from heart-related…

1 month ago

Hate BMW’s Massive Kidney Grilles? Blame This Concept Car

The big kidney grille that BMW introduced on the second-generation 4 Series was controversial from the start. It was a…

6 months ago

Age matters: Kidney disorder indicator gains precision

Annual health checkups regularly include urine tests that serve several purposes, including checking for symptoms of kidney disease. The presence…

1 year ago

Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water raise kidney cancer risk

New research findings from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health indicate that exposure to even low levels of…

1 year ago

Diabetes medication class tied to lower risk of kidney stones

Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased risk of kidney stones, but some forms of treatment for this condition may…

2 years ago