This Rare Disease Day, observed on Feb. 28 worldwide, the American Kidney Fund is committed to improving the understanding of rare kidney diseases by providing educational resources.

A team of researchers has seemingly managed to do just that: they successfully converted a Type A human kidney into a ...

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In December, the FDA granted breakthrough status for an implantable kidney replacement system for patients with end-stage ...

Octavia Spencer and Sofía Vergara open up to PEOPLE about their mission to raise awareness about a simple screening that can ...

"Detect the SOS is a multi-stakeholder movement that brings together trusted voices, advocates, healthcare professionals and ...

The updated recommendations also address the link between high blood pressure and cognitive decline and dementia.

A 58-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital 3 weeks after lumbar surgery because of diplopia and fever. Left leg pain and a rash had preceded the fever and diplopia. A diagnosis was made.

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

The film, “End the Wait,” follows two Georgia men whose kidney transplant journey inspired a nationwide push to save lives.

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 ...

RHONY's Bethenny Frankel reveals she has stage two kidney disease, hints it could be the result of a “traumatic experience” she had years ago when she “almost died”.