Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a slow health problem that affects how well your kidneys clean your blood. It has five stages that range from mild to severe. Knowing the symptoms early, doing regular ...

Our bodies have several vital organs that quietly toil away to keep us functioning properly. Among these are the kidneys, two fist-sized organs that sit on either side of the spine below the ribs. The ...

Early detection through these simple tests can go a long way in preventing chronic kidney disease and the need for dialysis ...

The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...

In a study published July 29 in Advanced Materials, University of Texas at Dallas researchers found that X-rays of the kidneys using gold nanoparticles as a contrast agent might be more accurate in ...

A simple blood test is one of the best ways to ensure your health is on track and catch any potential warning signs of something more sinister before it's too late, a leading GP has advised. If you ...

Blood draws for several kinds of diagnostic tests require you to fast for several hours. Eating or drinking anything besides water can skew the results, leading to you needing to be retested. You may ...