Our kidneys do a tremendous amount of work. Every day, they filter about 150 quarts of blood, cleaning it of waste, toxins and extra water. They regulate how much fluid is in the body and balance our ...

Depending on who you ask, few things are as painful as passing a kidney stone. Kidney stones form when your body isn’t getting enough water and can cause sharp back pain and blood in the urine. Though ...

(WHTM) — March is National Kidney Month, and On tonight’s Hot Topic Tuesday we have Dr. Verma from Penn State Health and Phyllis Hicks from the Kidney Foundation of Central PA. Dr. Verma can you ...

The kidneys are the body’s unsung heroes, tirelessly filtering waste, regulating blood pressure, balancing electrolytes, and producing hormones that are crucial for red blood cell production and bone ...

Dr. Kumar says that drinking less water has a negative effect on the kidneys in many ways. First of all, urine becomes thick due to a lack of water, which greatly increases the risk of kidney stones.

The kidneys work hard to keep the body operating in tip-top shape. Many people take their kidneys for granted and don’t fully understand their purpose. However, maintaining kidney health is essential ...

Our kidneys, vital for filtering waste and maintaining fluid balance, often go unnoticed until problems arise, particularly as we age. Like many bodily functions, kidney performance can naturally ...

For most of us, body organs inspire little awe and wonder. They do their jobs and just keep plugging away until one day, they fail or stop. One such organ is the kidney. "It is so silent we take it ...

If you have metastatic bladder cancer, you may also be at higher risk for kidney problems, including acute kidney injuries and stages 3 and 4 chronic kidney disease. One of the more common ...