Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition in which the kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood effectively. This can eventually lead to a buildup of waste and fluid in the body. In ...

(HealthDay News) — Chronic kidney disease (CKD) reduces quality of life (QoL) for patients and their caregivers globally, according to a study published online Dec. 24 in Advances in Therapy.

Kidney disease is a rapidly growing health problem worldwide, and millions are suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) without their knowledge. While genetics and health conditions like diabetes ...

Around one in seven adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition in which the kidneys become damaged and can’t work as efficiently. This allows waste products to build up ...

Cold weather can quietly affect kidney health by reducing hydration, raising blood pressure and encouraging sedentary habits.

Kidney disease doesn’t arrive with sirens. It doesn’t announce itself loudly. Most of the time, it slips in quietly, doing ...

A Taiwanese man in his 50s with a healthy, active lifestyle was diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease after years of drinking coffee made from moldy, spoiled beans containing the toxin ochratoxin.

One 26-year-old mother of six in Arkansas is reaching out for the public’s help as she battles stage 5 kidney failure and ...

Erectile dysfunction in men may signal early kidney disease. A doctor explains the connection, warning signs, risk factors, and why timely medical evaluation matters.