More than half of people with advanced kidney disease develop cardiovascular problems. A new study finds that diseased kidneys release tiny particles that are toxic to the heart.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A kidney transplanted from a suburban woman into her 5-year-old daughter started working almost immediately, doctors said Tuesday after a pair of surgeries to help the formerly ...

It is often called a ‘silent killer’ for a reason: more than 14 percent of U.S. adults are currently living with chronic ...

Kidney transplantation can be done using kidneys from either living or deceased donors, and both options save lives. Living donor transplants offer shorter wait times, planned surgery, quicker kidney ...

The condition kills over 2 million people globally and is ranked as one of the deadliest causes of death in India - Here are ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Paper kidneys in hands Your kidneys work hard for you. Here are 13 foods to help you return the favor. Let's be honest, you ...

Other countries show what is possible. Israel began incentivizing living kidney donation in 2008 and has seen a dramatic ...

Folks who work a night shift are at greater risk for kidney stones, new research shows. Shift workers have a 15% to 22% higher risk of kidney stones, particularly if they're younger or work a desk job ...

Understanding your creatinine levels is important for monitoring kidney function. When you go for your yearly check-up, you'll likely have a routine blood test for creatinine. In some ...