Kidney stones, infections and more: Nephrologist explains what dehydration does to your kidneys and why it matters

Kidneys filter nearly 180 liters of fluid daily, but even mild dehydration strains them. Inadequate water intake causes ...
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What happens when your kidneys stop working?

Your kidneys—those fist-sized organs tucked against your back muscles—perform over a dozen vital functions that keep you alive every moment of every day. These remarkable filtration systems process ...
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Multiple Myeloma and Your Kidneys

How Does Multiple Myeloma Impact the Kidneys? Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of immune cell found in bone marrow. Healthy plasma cells make proteins called antibodies to fight ...
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Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Testing for kidney function can help identify chronic kidney disease early enough to intervene. PIXOLOGICSTUDIO/Science Photo ...

1940s-era drug helps uncover kidney pathway that may improve disease treatment

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a previously unrecognized way the kidneys regulate water balance—an advance that ...