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Researchers in Spain spent 455 days tracking how sponges from five species of Mediterranean sea life coped with being moved from clean, natural habitats toward a heavily polluted recreational marina ...

Creatine is one of the most widely used sports supplements in the world, trusted by athletes, bodybuilders, and recreational ...

Creatinine is a waste product that your body makes every day as your muscles work and naturally break down. Healthy kidneys filter creatinine from the blood and remove it through urine. Because of ...

Morning tea is kidney-friendly for most adults, but people with kidney stones or chronic kidney disease may need to watch the type and amount they drink.

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Summer can be an enjoyable time of year, but for older adults, especially those living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, it also brings unique health and safety challenges. High ...

Hydration is essential, but kidney specialists say protecting these organs after 50 depends on a much broader set of daily ...

Your kidneys work around the clock to keep your body healthy. These two bean-shaped organs remove waste from the blood, ...

Pet wellness has moved firmly into the mainstream. Owners now think about diet, exercise and mental stimulation ...

Pregnancy places extra strain on the kidneys, and for women with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), around half will experience a decline in kidney function during pregnancy. Despite ...

A work group discussed limitations of traditional kidney function markers and the need for reliable renal trial endpoints.