*Back pain can come from an ordinary muscle strain, but doctors say certain pain patterns and accompanying symptoms may point to a kidney problem instead — and knowing the difference can help ...

Bladder stones and kidney stones are two common urinary problems that often get confused because both involve hard mineral deposits forming in the urinary system. However, they are not the same ...

The purplish red staining in the image shows scar tissue in the kidneys of mice. The panel on the lower left shows the most scarring. (Courtesy of Yanling Wang) Scarring is a key feature of chronic ...

There’s no single cause behind chronic kidney disease, and treatment usually comes down to the same goal: slow the damage, [… ...

What you drink after dinner can affect your kidneys. Learn what dietitians recommend and how to get the greatest benefit.

Monsoon infections are often associated with fever, diarrhoea and mosquito borne illnesses, but their impact on kidney health is less discussed. Experts warn that contaminated water, dehydration and ...

Medications and extra fluid infusions can help protect your kidneys from damage during chemotherapy. More than one million people receive chemotherapy or radiation treatments for their cancer each ...