DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ljubaphoto via Getty Images Your kidneys are pretty vital: They filter your blood and get rid of the waste in the body through ...

Excessive phosphate loading within the proximal tubular lumen has been proposed as a key mechanism driving progression of ...

Creatinine is more than just a number on your blood test—it’s a key marker of how well your kidneys are working. While levels can vary with age, muscle mass, and lifestyle, consistently high readings ...

More than 37 million Americans live with chronic kidney disease, yet most remain unaware of their condition until significant damage has already occurred. The silent nature of kidney disease makes it ...

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) may surprise those unfamiliar with issues affecting these vital organs that ...

Kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), occurs when kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood effectively. This serious condition affects ...