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 ...

Kidneys are one of the most important organs of the body, that filter waste and toxins, and keep us healthy. With age, poor lifestyle, alcohol abuse etc., our kidneys can sometimes turn weak, leading ...

The kidneys work around the clock to filter waste from the blood, regulate fluid balance, and maintain overall health. When early damage occurs, these vital organs can often heal and restore function ...

In this Ask The Professor Q&A, David St-Jules, a registered dietitian and assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, and Dr. John Westhoff, associate professor in the School of Medicine and ...

The kidneys play a vital role in our body, filtering waste from the blood. Keeping the kidneys in top shape is crucial for our overall health and wellness. What we eat has a significant impact on ...

The role of water in kidney health extends far beyond basic hydration. As the body’s primary filtration system, the kidneys depend on adequate water intake to function effectively. With kidney disease ...