Hypertension is the leading modifiable cause of premature death and hence one of the global targets of World Health Organization for prevention. Hypertension also affects the great majority of ...

When diabetes causes CKD, it’s sometimes called diabetic kidney disease. Elevated blood sugar levels that result from diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels inside your kidneys. As a result, your ...

A team led by USC Stem Cell scientist Zhongwei Li, PhD, has produced some of the most complex and mature lab-grown kidney ...

Scientists are working on a new approach to treating kidney failure that could one day free people from needing dialysis or having to take harsh drugs to suppress their immune system after a ...

For many people, the day does not truly start until drinking a cup of coffee in the morning. While this caffeinated drink helps boost energy, it has various effects on your kidneys. If you're ...

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Drinking dark colas regularly may place added strain on your kidneys due to ingredients like phosphoric acid, sugar, and caffeine. Limiting cola and choosing hydrating alternatives like water or ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

Cardiovascular diseases increase with aging and are closely linked to metabolic dysfunction and kidney disease through the cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic axis, but the underlying molecular mechanisms ...