The human body has 78 organs and each one performs a variety of important functions. While it's possible to live without organs like the appendix, gallbladder, or spleen, several of our organs are ...

Kidney disease is the third-fastest-growing cause of death globally. Here's why doctors are sounding the alarm. Kidney disease is a serious yet often overlooked condition that affects millions ...

Researchers at the University of Louisville were part of a group that discovered an insidious new autoimmune disease that causes kidney failure. The discovery of anti-brush border antibody (ABBA) ...

The kidneys are remarkably resilient organs, working silently every minute to filter waste, regulate fluids, control blood pressure, and maintain electrolyte balance.

Q: What are kidney stones, and how do I prevent them? Kidney stones are common, impacting approximately one in five men and ...

Approximately 1 in 11 patients with kidney failure requiring replacement therapy have inherited kidney diseases or congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract. Genetic testing is warranted to ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo research has identified how a misstep in the genesis of a key component of the kidney causes infantile cystinosis, a rare disease that significantly shortens the ...