The kidneys contain millions of microscopic blood vessels known as peritubular capillaries. These vessels recapture helpful nutrients like glucose and minerals and return them to your bloodstream for ...

A nephrologist explains five common health conditions that can slowly harm your kidneys and why early detection matters.

Obesity has been recognized as one of the major factors causing the emergence of type 2 diabetes. It also affects the kidney, which works harder to filter the blood in the body, thereby causing damage ...

Kidney health is often overlooked until problems arise. This World Kidney Day, experts highlight ways to protect yourself ...

Did you know the colour of your urine can tell you a lot about your health, especially kidney health? This is why doctors ...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Omeros Corporation (Nasdaq: OMER) today announced that the first report describing the effects of lectin-pathway inhibition by narsoplimab on urinary complement levels in ...

Kidneys are responsible for regulating pH, salt, potassium, and more. Various diseases, lifestyle habits, and genetic factors can affect kidney function. The kidneys are a pair of fist-sized organs ...

Chronic kidney disease is a condition wherein the kidneys are damaged and they aren't able to function as usual. Your kidneys ...