The Connecticut siblings’ generosity is inspirational. Yet we are all capable of the same selfless acts of compassion and ...

A hospital has apologised in the High Court for the failings in care to a man who later had to have his right kidney removed ...

A hospital has apologised in the High Court for failings in the care provided to a Co Westmeath man who later had to have his ...

Liam Moran had sued the HSE claiming that there was a failure to diagnose that he was suffering from or likely to be ...

While most sisters gift each other socks or perhaps a nice pair of earrings at Christmas, Livvy Burr decided on something extra special this year - one of her own kidneys. Her sister Beth Burr, 29, ...

Zoe Gardner-Lawson’s symptoms began in August 2024 with a dull pain in her lower back but the 36–year-old mom, who hails from ...

Although most people have two kidneys, only one kidney can function just as well as two. You may need to take some precautions to avoid injury to your kidney, though, and see a doctor for regular ...

Researchers have identified several risk factors for kidney cancer, however. Some of these include: Today, kidney cancer is often discovered during imaging tests for another condition, such as an ...

There are several types of kidney (renal) cancer. Each type is potentially curable if it’s found and treated early before the cancer has a chance to spread. Kidney cancer is categorized in stages from ...

The kidney is the organ that filters blood and removes excess fluid and waste products, which are excreted in the urine. The kidney also has a role in the regulation of ion concentrations and ...

Potassium is a mineral needed for vital bodily functions. But people with kidney disease may need to know which high potassium foods to avoid. Here we discuss how to create such a diet.

Later, she received an unexpected diagnosis: kidney stones, typically an affliction of older adults. Now 25, Pleskoff, a Seattle native who has endured more than 30 kidney stones, is part of a ...