How can long-term space flight influence astronaut health, and specifically their organs? This is what a recent study published in Nature Communications hopes to address as a large team of ...

A loss of salt and body fluid can stimulate kidney regeneration and repair in mice, according to a new study. This innate regenerative response relies on a small population of kidney cells in a region ...

The kidneys help remove waste products from the body, maintain balanced electrolyte levels, and regulate blood pressure. Share on Pinterest MoMo Productions/Getty Images The kidneys are a pair of bean ...

When you think of your vital organs, you probably think of your heart and lungs. But your kidneys also play a big role in how your body functions. Your two kidneys are located below your ribcage on ...

Scientists at the University of Utah Health have discovered a method to reverse kidney damage in mice by targeting harmful ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract We report on kidney structure and function in subterranean mammals of four chromosomal species (2n = 52, 54, 58 and 60) belonging to the ...

Researchers have identified a key mechanism underlying proteinuria -- excess protein in the urine which signifies a breakdown in the kidney's filtering process. They have discovered that enzymatic ...

In a recent article published in the journal Nutrients, researchers estimated the association of coffee consumption and genetic predisposition to caffeine metabolism on kidney function.

Early detection through these simple tests can go a long way in preventing chronic kidney disease and the need for dialysis ...