From Ayurveda to medical science, fruits are proven to be an integral part of a balanced diet. But did you know that fruits also play a key role in maintaining kidney health? It is said that fruits ...

Kidneys are the silent superheroes of our body, as every day they filter our blood, remove waste products, balance fluids and electrolytes, regulate blood pressure, and even support bone and blood ...

Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid medication that may help treat metabolic acidosis in people with kidney disease. If a person has kidney disease, it may cause them to develop metabolic acidosis. This ...

Regularly testing your kidney function can help you catch early kidney disease. You can manage diabetes and high blood pressure to prevent kidney disease from progressing. Lifestyle changes, like ...

A simple constipation medicine might end up doing something far more important than easing digestion. A group of researchers in Japan has found that lubiprostone, a drug many people already use for ...

Like us, our animal friends have lots going on in their bodies as they age. As our furry friends get older, they need lots of love, cozy naps, and a diet that helps their slowing bodies. Aging can ...

People with impaired kidney function have higher levels of proteins in their blood that are linked to Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported Dec. 4 in the journal Neurology. “Our study found that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Would you donate a kidney to a stranger? Or put yourself at ...

The phase 2 BESTOW trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of tegoprubart vs tacrolimus in the prevention of rejection in patients undergoing kidney transplantation.

This senior is a 68-year-old woman currently living in a nursing home. She was first admitted in 2022 for rehabilitation following a fall that required hospitalization. Ongoing health challenges have ...

Overall, the reviewers wrote, most IBD therapies “appear safe and effective when used in chronic kidney disease, including on renal replacement therapy, particularly biologic therapies.” However, they ...

Supplements like berberine, cinnamon, ginseng, and St. John’s Wort can affect how diabetes medications work. Learn the biggest risks, interactions, and what to tell your healthcare provider before ...