A new study from Japan has revealed a surprising gap in the routine care of people with chronic kidney disease. Researchers ...

Dennis Moledina encountered a common problem during his training in nephrology, the specialty dedicated to kidney health.

Kidney function tests determine whether the kidneys are functioning typically or whether a person may need regular testing or further treatment. Many online companies design these types of tests for ...

A commentary by Calvin Meaney urges discontinuation of outdated tests that are imprecise or disadvantage Black patients.

Kidney disease is often called a “silent” condition because it can develop slowly without clear warning signs. Many people, ...

Kidney stones are made of crystallized salts and minerals. Severe kidney stone pain and blood in your urine require medical attention. Drinking water and taking pain relievers can help you manage ...

When you control your diabetes, your entire body benefits -- including your kidneys. This pair of bean-shaped organs cleans your blood and does other important jobs. But if you have diabetes that’s ...

While treatments like regular dialysis or a kidney transplant are lifesaving, access to them is becoming increasingly ...

A closer examination of the APOL1 gene in Black patients with kidney disease can provide more accurate diagnoses than current ...

A man being treated for a urinary tract infection turned out to have a rare "supernumerary kidney." ...