A new study has identified a critical "pressure sensor" inside the kidney that helps the body control blood pressure and ...

The kidneys are among the most important organs of the human body. Every day they filter around 1,500 liters of blood, ...

Study findings reveal how the kidney detects changes in blood volume, may guide future research on kidney diseases Rose Hill, Ph.D ...

The National Kidney Foundation states that millions of people are suffering from kidney diseases and mostly because of ...

A lot of the time, kidney problems start without any obvious signs, and the first signs are often very similar to dehydration ...

Your kidneys filter blood, balance fluids and make hormones that are necessary for red blood cells and bones. Foods like leafy greens, tofu and flaxseed can support kidney health and help lower ...

Legend states that after the Greek army defeated the invading Persian forces near the city of Marathon in 490 B.C.E., the courier Pheidippides ran to Athens to report the victory and then immediately ...

One of the ways to diagnose kidney disease at an early stage is spotting the early symptoms of the condition. Read on to know ...

Keeping your electrolytes in balance by getting enough potassium is important for preventing some of the negative effects of excess sodium in your diet.