Kidney diseases

Kidney diseases are on the rise in India. Here are 8 ways how you can prevent kidney failure and other ailments, starting with keeping a check on obesity.

The number of Indians suffering from chronic kidney ailments has doubled in the past 15 years, and at present 17 in every hundred citizens suffer from some form of kidney disease, health experts have said.

Higher levels of a key protein may put patients at greater risk of contracting severe kidney disease, says a new study

Vitamin D deficiency has been found common in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) -- the longstanding disease of the kidneys leading to renal failure.

A new study has indicated that following plant-based diets can also offer protective benefits for the kidneys and lower risks of Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD).

Climate change may be "accelerating" rates of chronic kidney disease caused by dehydration and heat stress, a new study has claimed.

The findings of a study suggest that making dietary changes and inculcating more nutritional foods can help slow down the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Not everyone's kidney gets benefited from what they eat. The study claims that the extent to which dietary compounds affect kidney health, largely depends on an individual's genetics.

Red meat may take a toll on the kidneys that increases risk for kidney disease and eventually kidney failure, a large study suggests.

Irregular heartbeat -- also known as atrial fibrillation -- may lead to serious health issues like heart attacks, heart failure, chronic kidney disease and sudden cardiac death, finds a study. The researchers studied the associations ...