In the end, the researchers found that the kidneys in both humans and mice were not only physically altered but also alarming results indicating kidney function could experience irreparable damage or ...

In several types of kidney disease, podocytes shrink and lose their structure, which enlarges the filtering slits, allowing protein molecules into the urine.

The scientists focused on how healthy kidneys originally evolved from the primitive kidney structure of the fish into more complicated and more efficiently working kidneys to absorb more salt and ...

Cardiac structure and function significantly correlated with risk of kidney failure with replacement therapy, according to data published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.“Heart ...

Given the increasing prevalence of kidney diseases, researchers postulate that increasing caffeine consumption has adverse effects on kidney structure and function. However, the exact effects of ...

A loss of salt and body fluid can stimulate kidney regeneration and repair in mice, according to a NIH-funded study led by USC Stem Cell scientist Janos Peti-Peterdi and published in The Journal ...

7 simple habits to keep your kidneys happy and healthy - With the right habits, we can ensure our kidneys stay in top shape for years to come.

Your kidneys are the small but mighty organs that cleanse your body of waste and keep you alive. They weigh in at only about 10 to 12 ounces each, but each day they filter about 150 quarts of ...