Scientists have made a remarkable breakthrough in kidney research. In a paper published in the journal Communications Biology, a team of researchers at Kyoto University led by Ramin Sadeghian present ...

A reader worries about kidney damage from their medications. Dr. Roach explains how common drugs affect lab tests.

Learn what happens to your kidneys when you take multivitamins every morning, including how vitamins are filtered and when ...

Chronic kidney disease progresses through five stages as kidney function declines, with early stages often silent and ...

In January 2026, Tim Andrews, who had received a genetically edited pig kidney in January 2025, became the recipient of a donated human kidney. His case represents the longest dialysis-free survival ...

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Health care providers for decades have measured ...

In January 2026, Tim Andrews, who had received a genetically edited pig kidney in January 2025, became the recipient of a ...

WATSEKA, Ill. (WCIA) — Three people in Iroquois County can now call themselves living kidney donors. It’s something that’s in ...

The kidneys serve as the body’s primary filtration system, removing waste products and maintaining proper fluid balance. When alcohol enters the bloodstream, these vital organs bear significant ...

A pair of genetically modified pig kidneys filtered blood and produced urine for 7 days after being transplanted into a brain-dead patient ― marking another important step toward opening up a new ...