When waste builds up in your system because your kidneys aren’t filtering it out, it can start to mess with other parts of ...

If you take OTC proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), you could be among the uncounted. Familiar brands include Prilosec (omeprazole ...

Brandon Kistler, PhD, RD, took a kidney disease dietetic internship in college that changed the course of his career. He ...

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Our kidneys normally maintain acid-base balance by removing acid and reabsorbing bicarbonate. In CKD, this function declines, ...

Risk factors include age, family history, heart disease, and being overweight. The symptoms of acute and chronic kidney disease can overlap but often differ in timing. People with AKI may notice a ...

In summary, chronic kidney disease progresses slowly and is divided into five stages based on how well the kidneys are ...

Disparities in multiple myeloma outcomes and the need for equitable care were the focus of 2 posters presented at the 2025 ...

Smartphone-based home screening significantly boosts chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis and follow-up care, enhancing ...

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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that affects numerous systems of the body. It is a complicated ...

Chen also says that air pollution harms blood vessels, including the tiny ones in the kidneys, which can reduce blood flow ...