Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a health condition that develops slowly when the kidneys don’t work properly over time.The kidneys’ main job is to filter extra water and waste from blood, balance ...

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that the body already makes from three amino acids and its main job is to supply ...

New 100-week data from the ongoing Phase 1/2 study of zigakibart, an investigational anti-APRIL monoclonal antibody, reinforce its potential as a disease-modifying treatment for IgA nephropathy (IgAN) ...

It's well-documented that women are more likely to develop chronic kidney disease, but that men are more likely to develop kidney failure. Scientists have not been able to fully explain the underlying ...

New research has revealed that the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage may be tied to dysregulation of the gut microbiome, which is made up of bacteria ...

Lubiprostone has been on pharmacy shelves for nearly two decades, prescribed to help people with stubborn constipation. Nobody designed it to protect kidneys. But a randomized clinical trial published ...

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) ensures that patients have easy access to comprehensive kidney care, with services spanning early ...

The summer heat can affect your kidney health. A doctor explained how dehydration can cause kidney stones and infections, ...

A detailed new map of the human kidney revealed a previously unrecognized form of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) marked by ...