Scientists at Mayo Clinic have uncovered a surprising new way the kidneys conserve water, revealing a hidden backup system that works independently of the hormone long believed to control the process.

The kidneys maintain body homeostasis via the numerous functional properties of their ~2 million independent units, the nephrons (Fig. 1). The excretory function of the kidneys is expressed by the ...

This study aimed to measure the normal renal volume in children and adolescents aged 0–18 years from the eastern coastal region of China using the computer-assisted surgery (CAS) system. Accurate ...

Your kidneys filter about 200 litres of blood every single day and most people don't think about them once. They don't ache and by the time something actually feels wrong, the damage is usually well ...

The kidneys are vital organs that act as your body’s filtration system. They filter your blood, remove waste and excess water from your body, and make urine. They also control your blood pressure, ...

If you have kidney disease or diabetes, you need to pay close attention to what you eat and drink. Here’s what you can eat to ...

Researchers have uncovered a molecular pathway that appears to block kidney regeneration after injury. The body’s ability to ...

A guideline treats heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and obesity as connected conditions under one umbrella: CKM syndrome.

In February 2021, pandemic restrictions were just starting to ease in Hawaii, and Leila Mirhaydari was finally able to see her kidney doctor. This was a huge relief after being unable to get in-person ...