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 ...

Understand genetic kidney diseases, their early warning signs, family risk factors, and when dialysis or transplant may be ...

The kidneys are the body’s unsung heroes, working tirelessly to filter waste and keep our internal systems in balance. However, because they are so efficient, they often suffer in silence. Chronic ...

March is Kidney Disease Awareness Month, a time to focus on maintaining kidney health and preventing disease. Dr. Andy ...

Protein in the urine, also referred to as proteinuria, is a condition that is often detected during a routine urine test. Although this might sound alarming, not every case is an indication of ...

Few statistics reveal how many people who receive organs have family members who also need a transplant, doctors have said. Manpreet Singh, the medical director of transplants for UPMC Harrisburg, ...

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 ...

If you are spotting swollen face in the morning, don't neglect it and get it checked, as it may point to kidney-related ...