Rajanique Austin is balancing work with doctor appointments, treatment and medical bills.

For individuals with high blood pressure or diabetes, regular health check-ups are essential for early detection of kidney problems.

March is National Kidney Month. Learn how to protect your kidney health, recognize symptoms, and reduce your risk of disease.

Dr. Daniel Meltzer, an ER physician, says diabetes and high blood pressure are two leading causes of kidney dysfunction.

Most people don’t really think about their kidneys. They’re not like your heart or lungs, you don’t feel them working. But ...

Most of us don’t think twice about how much water we drink in a day. Maybe a few glasses here and there, some tea or coffee, and it feels like enough. But the truth is, our kidneys are quietly ...

Kidney disease often develops silently, but subtle signs like leg swelling, numbness or fatigue may appear early. Doctors explain the symptoms you should not ignore ...

Care innovations have allowed many more people with kidney disease to become parents. But pregnancy still carries risks ...

IgA nephropathy, an immune assault on the kidneys, is often missed. New treatments mean that spotting it sooner might save lives ...

By Dr. Michael Baah BineyA young boy once had a severe throat infection. At first it looked like a simple illness. After a few days the fever settled and everyone assumed he was fine. But a few weeks ...

When Broadway star Billy Porter, 56, went to the hospital last September for kidney stone pain, he found himself trapped in a ...