Around one in seven adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition in which the kidneys become ...

Nephrologists share the habits they personally avoid to lower the risk of kidney disease.

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The first is to look carefully at your blood pressure. Having kidney disease makes blood pressure control more important, especially for people with protein in the urine.

Commonly used prescription and household drugs, including some antibiotics and blood pressure medications, can cause significant damage to your kidneys. Here's what to know.

Fifteen years ago, I found I had polycystic kidney disease and was recommended a transplant. My wife and I discovered that our blood types were incompatible (her B positive to my A positive).

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Diets high in fruits and vegetables are found to lower blood pressure, reduce cardiovascular risk, and improve kidney health due to their base-producing effects.

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Can people take measures to prevent or delay diabetic kidney disease? Learn about how diabetes affects the kidneys and how people can keep them healthy.

What Is a Nephrologist? Nephrologists, or kidney doctors, study the kidneys and any diseases that affect them. They complete 2 more years of training after medical school and residency.

Nephrologists share the habits they personally avoid to lower the risk of kidney disease.