Our kidneys do a tremendous amount of work. Every day, they filter about 150 quarts of blood, cleaning it of waste, toxins and extra water. They regulate how much fluid is in the body and balance our ...

Electrolyte drinks are full of minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium that work to keep the electrolyte levels ...

Your kidneys quietly keep your body in balance — but common daily habits, from painkiller use to poor sleep, could be harming ...

Your kidneys filter blood, balance fluids and make hormones that are necessary for red blood cells and bones. Foods like leafy greens, tofu and flaxseed can support kidney health and help lower ...

March was National Kidney Month. Monserrat Carrillo-Rodriguez, social and community health specialist for Illinois Extension, recently wrote this article and posted in the Healthy Insights Illinois ...

For most of us, body organs inspire little awe and wonder. They do their jobs and just keep plugging away until one day, they fail or stop. One such organ is the kidney. "It is so silent we take it ...

If you have both chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes, you may rely on medications and nutrition to keep each condition under control. While those strategies are key to staying healthy, ...

Hydration is a surprisingly important diabetes health factor, and it’s even more important if you also have chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD develops in 10 to 40 percent of people with type 2 ...

Your kidneys might not get as much attention as your heart or brain, but these fist-sized organs work tirelessly around the clock, filtering waste from your blood, balancing crucial minerals, and ...