The kidneys filter out the accumulated impurities in the body, helping the rest of the body function properly. But what ...

Hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are among the common causes of kidney failure. In the United States, approximately 35.5 million people have chronic kidney disease (CKD). 1 For some, ...

In this Ask The Professor Q&A, David St-Jules, a registered dietitian and assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, and Dr. John Westhoff, associate professor in the School of Medicine and ...

Metabolic acidosis happens when the blood is too acidic with a pH of 7.3 or below. There are many different causes and ...

(NEXSTAR) — Doctors revealed Sunday that blood tests for Pope Francis, the 88-year-old pontiff who has been hospitalized since Valentine’s Day after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened, show early ...

Inflammation from lupus can cause a type of kidney disease called lupus nephritis. Learn more about how lupus affects the kidneys and lupus nephritis. For some people, lupus nephritis can lead to ...

Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is a significant risk factor for kidney damage in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as are high blood pressure and obesity. While there isn’t a cure for ...