Kidney health is often overlooked until problems arise. This World Kidney Day, experts highlight ways to protect yourself ...

Our kidneys, vital for filtering waste and maintaining fluid balance, often go unnoticed until problems arise, particularly as we age. Like many bodily functions, kidney performance can naturally ...

Lifestyle habits may help support your physical and mental well-being with IgA nephropathy (IgAN). A kidney-friendly eating plan may help lower complications. Many people need less sodium, a safe ...

Andrea Samson has dedicated much of her adult life to helping save the lives of others. Now, she needs a stranger to help her save her own. Samson, 30, an emergency medical technician and Lafayette ...

Cutting down on sodium when you have IgAN can help preserve your kidney function. Learn ways to drop salt without forgetting about flavor.

In this Ask The Professor Q&A, David St-Jules, a registered dietitian and assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, and Dr. John Westhoff, associate professor in the School of Medicine and ...

Blueberries are often hailed as a superfood due to their numerous health benefits, particularly for their antioxidant properties. They are loaded with essential nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin ...

Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) and primary immune-complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) are rare kidney diseases that happen because of an overactive complement system (a part ...

To lower the risk of kidney stones while taking topiramate (Topamax), a person can drink plenty of water, limit salt and animal protein, and include calcium in the diet. Doctors prescribe topiramate ...

Learn practical nutrition tips if you forget to eat, including simple strategies to maintain energy, prevent nutrient gaps, and support overall health.