This is a major problem because if we can catch kidney disease early, we can usually treat the root cause and prevent further ...

If you have white spots on your fingernails or toenails, you might be wondering why, and whether or not it's a cause for ...

What is kidney disease? Kidney disease results from kidney damage and subsequent decline in kidney function, says Dr. Pooja Budhiraja, a nephrologist and hypertension specialist at Mayo Clinic.

Compare Dialysis Centers examined CDC data and other sources to explore kidney disease risk factors and why the condition has been on the rise.

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a progressive inherited disorder that causes many cysts, not just fluid filled cysts, to form in the kidneys and ultimately impair their function.

She is among many patients now asking why, with no apparent change in their blood test results, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is suddenly appearing as a problem on their medical charts. The answer is ...

Louise was later diagnosed with kidney disease Credit: Louise Whymark Louise, from Manningtree in Essex, says: “I usually get my nails done once a month, and told my nail technician Kim that I ...

Kidney disease red flags you must know When we think about health red flags, kidney problems don’t always come to mind right away — but maybe they should. Our kidneys work 24/7, filtering ...

The international community has a golden opportunity to start reining in the escalating, mostly ignored global burden of chronic kidney disease.

Do you know someone with kidney disease? The probability is that you do. An estimated 35.5 million adults in this country — that’s 1 in 7 — have chronic kidney disease, although most do not ...

On May 23, the WHO recognized kidney disease as a global health threat and urged member states to take steps to promote kidney health and strengthen prevention and treatment efforts, according to ...

A modified surgical face mask containing a specialized breath sensor can accurately detect when someone has kidney disease, according to a new research published Wednesday in the journal ACS Sensors.