Experts say we’re in a golden age for treating chronic kidney disease, with new drugs like Ozempic yielding major results.

Kidneys are the silent multitaskers of our body. They perform vital, behind-the-scenes work: filtering waste, balancing fluids and salts, producing hormones, and keeping our body chemistry in harmony.

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and ...

The role of water in kidney health extends far beyond basic hydration. As the body’s primary filtration system, the kidneys depend on adequate water intake to function effectively. With kidney disease ...

OAKLAND, Calif. — Researchers have identified an approach to remove race from equations used to estimate a person’s kidney function. These equations have been criticized for potentially perpetuating ...

A prespecified analysis of the SURPASS-CVOT trial assessed the efficacy and safety of tirzepatide compared with dulaglutide on kidney outcomes in patients with very high-risk CKD and type 2 diabetes.

The drug tirzepatide improved kidney function and cardiovascular outcomes among patients with obesity and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) compared with placebo at one year, ...