When kidney damage begins, some of the first signs appear on our hands and feet. If you also notice these signs, you should ...

A lot of the time, kidney problems start without any obvious signs, and the first signs are often very similar to dehydration ...

Q: What are kidney stones, and how do I prevent them? Kidney stones are common, impacting approximately one in five men and ...

Another warning sign of kidney failure is a numbness and tingling feeling in the legs and feet - that can strike at any time ...

Severe, sharp, and debilitating, the pain of kidney stones could bring daily life to a sudden halt, and make even simple tasks a struggle. However, the renal stones do not form overnight, as crystals ...

Back pain is common after an injury or muscle strain, during pregnancy, or if you have poor posture. Pain that feels deep in your back and happens in waves may actually come from your kidneys. Kidney ...

Your kidneys are tiny, bean-shaped organs with a mighty purpose. "Your kidneys are your body’s natural filters and they clean out waste, balance fluids and help regulate blood pressure," says Dr. Uma ...

Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located just below the ribcage. Healthy kidneys work hard to filter your blood by removing waste, toxins, and excess water to produce urine. When there is a ...

The human body sends signals when something is wrong, but too often these warnings go unnoticed or misunderstood. For the African American community, this oversight can be particularly dangerous ...

HOUSTON – When Elizabeth Dravis suddenly felt tired, she thought nothing of it. It was around the holidays, plus she’s a busy mom. So she thought, who in her shoes wouldn’t be tired? However, in her ...

One moment you're fine, but the next you're doubled over with a sharp, stabbing pain radiating from your back to your abdomen. It goes away, but then it returns just as searing. Is it what you ate, ...