Kidney

Los Angeles: According to new research, the link between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage could be due to dysregulation of the gut microbiota, which is made up of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in…

Delhi: Following the uncovering of the biggest drug racket, the police have now unearthed massive kidney racket here. The Delhi police busted an eight-member gang running an illegal kidney transplant racket after a long period operation of…

New Delhi: An international team of researchers, led by one of Indian origin, has demonstrated that a drug used to treat kidney diseases can be safely administered to patients who are hospitalised for acute myocardial infarction -- heart…

New Delhi: Maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI) and refraining from smoking are two of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of kidney cancer, experts said on World Kidney Cancer Day on Thursday. World Kidney Cancer Day is…

New York: The world's first patient with a transplanted pig kidney has died almost two months after the operation. In March, Massachusetts General Hospital transplanted the genetically-edited pig kidney into Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old…

For the very first time in the medical history, the doctors in USA have performed the first transplant of a genetically modified kidney from a pig into a human body. The surgery was performed at the Massachusetts General Hospital on…

Kidneys play a crucial role in eliminating waste and toxins from the body, maintaining a delicate equilibrium. Any disruption in this balance can lead to kidney-related ailments. Key lifestyle factors like intake of unhealthy fast foods,…

World Kidney Day is observed globally on the second Thursday of March to raise awareness of these vital organs. Kidneys help to filter waste products, regulate blood pressure, and keep us healthy. However, today’s lifestyles impact our…

Angul: Kidney disease rising in Athmallik area of Angul district in Odisha as per latest reports. Cases of kidney disease are increasing day by day here while people are not getting proper treatment. Due to lack of money many of the kidney…

Bottled water marketed as "alkaline water" is unlikely to be an effective alternative for prevention of recurrent urinary stones, reports a study. Alkaline water, sometimes called high pH water, is an increasingly popular category of…