#kidney

Simply measuring a specific protein in the blood provides an accurate estimate of how well the kidneys are working.

A new study calls for Black patients in need of kidney transplants to be put on waitlists at a higher level of kidney function.

The music legend is still taking medication but says he is doing much better than before.

After battling several health problems over the years, Turner wants fans to know she feels she has been given second chance at life.

The Grammy Award–winning recording artist told fans he’ll take a hiatus from performing to get a kidney transplant.

Transplantees can be treated safely and effectively for hep C, so greater education regarding such methods is in order.

A treatment that breaks down crystallized mineral salts inside the kidneys may one day be possible.

Be careful of substances used to replace sodium.

Certain substances found in tap water can affect a person’s risk of developing hard deposits of minerals and salts in the kidney.

In a recent small study, those who received such kidneys cured the virus through standard treatment.

When lupus took Nick Cannon by surprise, he responded by simply rewriting his life.

Side effects that may accompany PrEP

3D printing continues to evolve in exciting ways aimed at improving our health.

Living with HIV? Check your kidney health.

There are more African-American kidney disease dialysis patients than white patients, and fewer blacks receive live donor kidney transplants c...

Cigarette-puffing nicotine addicts suffer from kidney cancer more often than those who avoid lighting up