Prior low-quality evidence has suggested that sodium bicarbonate may benefit critically ill patients with severe metabolic acidemia and acute kidney injury (AKI). In this randomized trial of patients ...

Our kidneys are one of the most organs of the body, that filter blood to remove waste and extra fluid, which the body then excretes as urine. With poor lifestyle, genes, or age, kidney function can ...

The first successful human transplant of a kidney enzymatically converted from blood type A to universal type O may mark a pivotal shift in transplantation. In a study published in Nature Biomedical ...

Former New York Jets All-Pro center Nick Mangold took to X on Tuesday to share that he is in need of a kidney donor as he is battling a chronic kidney disease. The former Ohio State star addressed his ...

More than 92,000 patients in the United States are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant, and according to the Health Resources & Services Administration, 13 people die each day while waiting ...

Though no food can cure a disease, it doesn't hurt to eat a balanced diet full of the nutrients. Eating well allows your body's organs to properly do their jobs. The same goes for the kidneys, and the ...

Make one of these quick and easy salads for a delicious main or side. These meals are lower in saturated fat and made with sodium-conscious ingredients to be appropriate for those following a diabetes ...

A novel pill that blocks the hormone aldosterone shows promise for lowering blood pressure and potentially delaying the progression of kidney disease in people with both conditions. The preliminary ...

This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some ...

Every time you visit your doctor, one of the first things they do is take your blood pressure. Blood pressure is a crucial part of cardiovascular health and is one of the best ways for doctors to ...

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, nearly 10 million people aged 40 and older have Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). PAD may cause poor circulation. People who are older than ...