Chronic kidney disease is a gradual, irreversible loss of kidney function caused by diabetes, hypertension, or ageing. It ...

A fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) restored kidney function in a rodent model and promoted renoprotection in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) by reducing proteinuria and improving endothelial ...

In the United States, the annual rate of growth in incident patients with end-stage kidney disease has slowed. However, patients selecting home dialysis for the first time increased 85.6% from 2007 to ...

Sudden weight fluctuations significantly impact kidney health, increasing the risk of chronic kidney disease progression and ...

Lithium, the cornerstone treatment for bipolar disorder, is associated with a decline in renal function, hypothyroidism, and hypercalcemia, new research suggests. "Lithium is a widely used and highly ...

Lupus affects different people in different ways. Many people with lupus have problems with their kidneys. How does lupus affect the kidneys? Your kidneys filter waste and extra water out of your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lipi Roy writes about addiction, mental health and entertainment. Outside the respiratory system, the kidneys are among the ...