Approximately 35.5 million American adults have chronic kidney disease. Nine in ten of them don’t know it. The kidneys can ...

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Health care providers for decades have measured ...

A simple blood test could reveal kidney disease earlier so more can be done to halt progression, while also allowing better ongoing management of kidney health by simpler monitoring. Nearly one-third ...

High creatinine levels can be a sign of renal failure, as they often indicate impaired kidney function. However, elevated levels don’t always mean kidney damage. Creatinine is a waste product that ...

For many people living with diabetes or high blood pressure, kidney disease doesn't arrive with a dramatic warning. It often ...