Why do some of our organs come in pairs, but other organs do not? We have two eyes, two lungs, two kidneys, but only one nose, one heart, one stomach, etc. Oh well, if someone knows the answer, please ...

The kidneys are one of those organs that we often take for granted—until there’s a problem. But the kidneys are extremely important, always working in the background to keep us healthy (and, quite ...

The kidneys do a lot of work to ensure that the body is healthy, so this Kidney Health Month let’s take a look at just how our kidneys function. Emmanuelle Gilles, MD, a Board Certified Nephrologist ...

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 ...

When the kidneys start to fail, their effects are felt on the internal system of the body. With the gradual decline in renal-homeostatic function, hormonal, structural changes ensue that compromise ...

Weight fluctuations, whether sudden gain or loss, can have a significant impact on kidney health. Studies suggest that rapid or frequent changes in body weight are linked to a higher risk of chronic ...

Kidneys are one of the most important organs of the body, that filter waste and toxins, and keep us healthy. With age, poor lifestyle, alcohol abuse etc., our kidneys can sometimes turn weak, leading ...

A recent scientific breakthrough has seen lab-grown kidneys successfully functioning in a human trial. This promising development has far-reaching implications for organ transplant procedures and the ...