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kidneys

Hydrate for heart health

Drinking a proper amount of water each day can help keep your sodium levels in check—and your heart will thank you.

Patient Story

‘I can do this’

A Michigan teen's confidence and composure helped her navigate the long road to kidney transplant.

Kidney stones 101

What you need to know about this pesky, painful condition.

Mind your winter water

The risk of dehydration doesn't magically disappear when summer ends.

Equation predicts kidney disease odds

New approach could help physicians accurately determine which patients are likely to develop life-threatening conditions.

The shadowy side of sunshine

Excessive doses of vitamin D can lead to high levels of calcium in the blood, which can trigger kidney damage.

Doctors relax diabetes goals

New guidelines add some slack to long-term blood sugar targets—but diabetes is still a widespread problem in the U.S.

Kidney stones on the rise among women

Those prone to kidney stones should drink more water, reduce salt intake and eat less meat.

Study suggests: Bad air, bad kidneys

Years-long look at military veterans finds link between air pollution and kidney damage, with tens of thousands of new cases every year.

Researchers suspect cancer, obesity link

People who stay slim throughout life may reduce the likelihood of developing cancer.