With kidney disease on the rise worldwide, we asked the nation's top specialists to share the early signs of the condition.

The need for dialysis depends on symptoms, the cause of the problem, and overall kidney function, not just one lab result ...

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Health care providers for decades have measured ...

A new study published in the journal Neurology has found that people with poor kidney function tend to have higher levels of Alzheimer’s-related proteins in their blood. However, this does not mean ...

Your kidneys work tirelessly as your body’s filtration system, processing roughly 200 quarts of blood daily to remove waste and excess fluid. Despite their vital importance, kidney problems often ...