Human kidneys are an intricate network of tubes that process roughly 190 quarts of blood every day. Lining these tubes are epithelial cells that transport blood through the kidneys and circulate it ...

Blood plasma is a light yellow liquid that makes up about half of a person’s blood. Blood plasma is vital for fighting infection, maintaining correct blood pH levels, helping blood to clot, and ...

Water is vital for kidney health, facilitating waste removal and preventing kidney stones. Insufficient intake significantly raises the risk of chronic kidney disease, yet excessive consumption can ...

Kidneys require adequate hydration to efficiently filter blood and regulate bodily fluids. Dehydration doesn't shrink kidneys but impairs their function, concentrating urine and increasing the risk of ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - There is new research that could help those waiting for a kidney transplant. Dialysis is a process that filters the blood in those living with kidney disease because the kidneys ...

When you control your diabetes, your entire body benefits -- including your kidneys. This pair of bean-shaped organs cleans your blood and does other important jobs. But if you have diabetes that’s ...

Excess protein in urine, known as proteinuria, serves as a critical early warning sign for potential kidney problems, ...

Diabetes remains one of the leading causes of kidney complications worldwide, affecting how these vital organs filter waste and maintain fluid balance. Understanding this relationship helps people ...

Hallie Levine is an award-winning health and medical journalist who frequently contributes to AARP, Consumer Reports, the New York Times, and Health.com. She lives in Fairfield, CT, with her three ...