Abnormalities in left ventricular structure but not function precede the onset of clinical heart failure (HF) in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), say researchers of a new study ...

In the end, the researchers found that the kidneys in both humans and mice were not only physically altered but also alarming results indicating kidney function could experience irreparable damage or ...

New research by the University of Bristol has found that the microscopic structure of human kidney is different to what was previously known.

In several types of kidney disease, podocytes shrink and lose their structure, which enlarges the filtering slits, allowing protein molecules into the urine.

A dietary intervention restored kidney function in animal studies and in a pilot study of patients with chronic kidney disease.

In several types of kidney disease, podocytes shrink and lose their structure, which enlarges the filtering slits, allowing protein molecules into the urine.

Certain fruits, including blueberries, cranberries, apples, red grapes, and pomegranates, offer significant benefits for ...

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

Often overlooked, our kidneys play an important role in filtering out waste and removing toxins from our body. And so, it is important to have the right foods that support kidney health and prevent ...

Cardiac structure and function significantly correlated with risk of kidney failure with replacement therapy, according to data published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.“Heart ...

Given the increasing prevalence of kidney diseases, researchers postulate that increasing caffeine consumption has adverse effects on kidney structure and function. However, the exact effects of ...