Our kidneys do a tremendous amount of work. Every day, they filter about 150 quarts of blood, cleaning it of waste, toxins and extra water. They regulate how much fluid is in the body and balance our ...

The relationship between blood pressure and kidney health remains one of medicine’s most important yet underappreciated connections. While most people understand that uncontrolled hypertension damages ...

MDI Bio Lab scientists discover how the fish solves a basic challenge in regenerative biology-insights in their newest ...

We often hear about salt in the context of heart health or ‘water weight’, but there is a quieter, more persistent danger ...

A long-term follow-up study from a consortium of six European countries, coordinated by the department of Surgery of the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) shows that, even 10 years after ...

How much protein is safe? Find out from a nephrologist about the risks of excessive protein consumption.

High-protein diets have gained popularity, particularly among fitness enthusiasts and those looking to lose weight. Protein ...