The kidneys are vital organs responsible for filtering waste, balancing fluids, and regulating blood pressure. When kidney function declines, the body often sends out early warning signs, not always ...

Data from a 10-year follow-up study showed declining kidney function is significantly associated with dementia risk among older adults. Previous research has indicated cognitive impairment is common ...

Scientists call some of these organs and body parts “leftovers” from evolution. You don't need some body parts to survive [YouTube] We’ve all got organs that work tirelessly to keep us alive, and ...

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) do not appear to worsen kidney function compared with the histamine 2 receptor blocker ranitidine based on two measures, a large cohort study from Spain finds. In fact, ...

Q: Each year when I receive results from my yearly blood work I notice that my GFR score keeps going down. This year is the first year that my score dropped below 60, with a score of 57. I am 66 years ...

Understanding the genetic variations associated with chronic kidney disease represents an important step for drug development. Now, and in what they claim is one of the most comprehensive genome-wide ...

Treatment reversed tremors, ataxia, anxiety-like behavior, liver and kidney pathology damage, reduced copper accumulation, normalized ALT, AST, and bilirubin levels, and improved survival. Building on ...

Blueberries are rich in antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, which helps fight oxidative stress and reduce inflammation in the kidneys. Having blueberries regularly can help slow down the ...