The human body has 78 organs and each one performs a variety of important functions. While it's possible to live without organs like the appendix, gallbladder, or spleen, several of our organs are ...

Approximately 1 in 11 patients with kidney failure requiring replacement therapy have inherited kidney diseases or congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract. Genetic testing is warranted to ...

New global research shows that chronic kidney disease is climbing the ranks of leading causes of death, while millions of people remain unaware they are affected.

Kidney disease is a serious yet often overlooked condition that affects millions worldwide. Despite its impact, it is frequently underestimated compared to illnesses like cancer and heart disease. The ...

Scientists have uncovered why people with chronic kidney disease so often die from heart problems: damaged kidneys release ...

NEW YORK and HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Record numbers of men and women globally are now estimated to have reduced kidney function, a new study shows. Figures rose from 378 million people ...