The two women are scheduled to have the kidney transplant procedure done on Thursday at Tampa General Hospital. TGH says it has the largest living donor program on Florida and the second-highest ...

University at Buffalo researcher Viviana Monje and colleagues awarded $1.2 million grant to study how popular aquarium fish ...

The best drink for kidney health is simple: water. Drinking enough water helps the kidneys flush out toxins and keeps the ...

Fish delivers protein, and when you choose a fatty fish like tuna, salmon or trout, you're also getting omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats may help reduce fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood and ...

One of the main differences between the two is how the pain feels and where it’s located. Gallstone pain usually appears in ...

The Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation (OHF) has accepted UCSF Health into its OHF Care Center Network recognizing the health system’s dedication to providing high-quality medical care, resources, ...

Kidney health is vital for overall well-being. Kidneys filter waste and excess fluid. Unhealthy habits affect kidney function. Around 35.5 million people in the US have chronic kidney disease. Simple ...

Your kidneys filter blood, balance fluids and make hormones that are necessary for red blood cells and bones. Foods like leafy greens, tofu and flaxseed can support kidney health and help lower ...

Chen also says that air pollution harms blood vessels, including the tiny ones in the kidneys, which can reduce blood flow ...

Here's what kidney stones are, what causes them and how you can expect to have them treated if they affect you or someone you ...

Diet is important with calcium-rich foods reducing kidney stone risk, along with a low-oxalate diet, plenty of water, and the ...

Among the 2,765 adults diagnosed with kidney stone disease, the median age was 56.1 years (25th percentile: 48 years, 75th percentile: 64 years), with 55.57% being male. Within this cohort, 25.0% had ...