Many patients with kidney disease also develop heart disease. New research offers a possible explanation.

It is often called a ‘silent killer’ for a reason: more than 14 percent of U.S. adults are currently living with chronic ...

Most U.S. adults have risk factors tied to a little-known condition called CKM syndrome, which connects heart disease, kidney problems, diabetes, and obesity into one powerful health threat. When ...

Scientists have uncovered why people with chronic kidney disease so often die from heart problems: damaged kidneys release ...

Kidney issues can begin quietly, without obvious warning signs. Many of the earliest symptoms are commonly mistaken for dehydration because both conditions affect how the body manages fluids. As a ...

People who experience acute kidney injury are at increased risk for lasting memory problems. A new study published in the Journal of Neurology explains how the deterioration in kidney function ...

When University of Texas at Arlington researcher Paul J. Fadel and his colleagues launched a study on vascular health in people with chronic kidney disease, they expected to better understand ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly around the clock, filtering waste from your blood and maintaining the delicate balance of fluids in your body. These bean-shaped organs process about 50 gallons of blood ...

Phil Collins, 74, revealed he is under 24-hour care due to multiple health issues, including nerve damage, kidney problems, ...

Oral infections are more likely to occur in people with chronic kidney disease and are more likely to become a significant problem. Proper dental care also benefits people on dialysis or those seeking ...