The kidneys play a vital role in determining health and lifespan. Their primary function is to eliminate waste products and surplus fluids from the body via urine. This intricate process of excretion ...

A research team has investigated structural changes in kidneys of patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The results show that high blood pressure can lead to abnormalities in the podocytes, ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) develops when the kidneys become less effective over time due to damage. Stage 2 CKD indicates mild kidney damage. CKD progresses from stages 1–5. A person with CKD might ...

Kidneys are the silent filters of our body; relentless at their work, cleaning the blood and regulating fluid and chemical balance. They remove waste products like urea and excess water, maintain the ...

CKD develops through stages 1–5. If a person has stage 3 CKD, they may begin to experience more noticeable symptoms, such as fatigue, swelling, and difficulty sleeping. At stage 3 chronic kidney ...