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Your kidneys work quietly in the background every day, doing jobs that are vital for your health. These two bean-shaped organs filter your blood, remove waste and extra fluid, help control blood ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly as your body’s filtration system, processing roughly 200 quarts of blood daily to remove waste and excess fluid. Despite their vital importance, kidney problems often ...