After more than 10 years of research, scientists are getting closer to solving one of the biggest issues in kidney transplants: blood type compatibility.

For the first time, scientists have discovered evidence of bacteria hiding in 'noninfectious' kidney stones. These hardened ...

A common kidney medication could be the key to treating a type of infertility that affects up to 3% of women under 40, ...

After a decade of work, researchers are closer than ever to a key breakthrough in kidney transplants: being able to transfer ...

For millions on the organ transplant waitlist, your blood type is a survival metric. If you’re Type O, you’re the “universal donor”, the ultimate altruist of the medical world. But there’s a cruel ...

Kidney disease often creeps in silently, and many patients aren’t diagnosed until major damage is already done. New research ...

Kidney disease is the third-fastest-growing cause of death globally. Here’s why doctors are sounding the alarm. Kidney disease is a serious yet often overlooked condition that affects millions ...

About 300 Americans a year give a kidney to a complete stranger. Researchers have studied the brains of these very generous people, and say they may feel others' pain more than the average person.

A major global study suggests that a hidden mismatch between two common blood tests could quietly signal serious trouble ahead. When results from creatinine and cystatin C—two markers used to assess ...