The kidneys are the body’s unsung heroes, tirelessly filtering waste, regulating blood pressure, balancing electrolytes, and producing hormones that are crucial for red blood cell production and bone ...

Winter habits like low water intake, unhealthy food and inactivity can silently damage kidney health. Know what to avoid and ...

When we think about kidney health, most of us imagine cutting down on salt, drinking more water, and avoiding processed junk food. Simple, right? But here’s the surprising part, your kidneys might ...

Proper hydration is essential for preventing kidney stones, particularly for individuals who experience high fluid loss, such as those who work outside in the heat and sweat a lot. “Low-calorie fluid ...

Winter's chill poses a hidden threat to kidney health, increasing the risk of dehydration, reduced blood flow and infections ...

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases reports that chronic kidney disease affects more than one in seven adults in the United States, an estimated 35.5 million Americans ...

Fayetteville native J. Harrison Ghee is well-known for award-winning acting and singing, but this National Kidney Month, Ghee is sharing their journey of maintaining healthy living with kidney disease ...

Acute kidney injury (AKI), previously called acute renal failure, is when the kidneys are suddenly unable to filter waste products from the blood. This condition can develop slowly or quickly, and ...

Oral infections are more likely to occur in people with chronic kidney disease and are more likely to become a significant problem. Proper dental care also benefits people on dialysis or those seeking ...