Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD IgA nephropathy can shorten life expectancy by 10 years on average. Life expectancy can depend on several factors, including kidney function at diagnosis, ...

A recent study finds that the constipation medication lubiprostone can positively impact kidney function. Here's what you ...

People with Type 2 diabetes should be concerned with their kidney function, but current testing is woefully insufficient. A ...

Red bell peppers is a food low in potassium, which is a key consideration for many people with kidney disease, while being ...

Your kidneys - the bean-shaped organs located near the middle of your back on either side of your spine - play a vital role in your overall health. While many people don't think about them unless ...

Your daily habits like skipping water to overusing painkillers, can cause long-term damage to your kidneys. Nephrologist ...

A recent dual-cohort study has found that Lupus Low Disease Activity State (LLDAS) is an attainable and effective treatment target for people with lupus nephritis (LN, lupus-related kidney disease).

Unvaccinated patients were 5.54 times more likely to die in the hospital. Patients vaccinated against COVID-19 who caught the virus -- and were hospitalized with reduced kidney function -- had better ...