Holding urine for a long time puts pressure on the kidneys, causing toxins to remain in the body. This can lead to urinary tract infections (UTI), kidney stones, and weakening of the bladder muscles, ...

This Rare Disease Day, observed on Feb. 28 worldwide, the American Kidney Fund is committed to improving the understanding of ...

Why do I always wake up with a dry mouth? A dry mouth at night is usually caused by dehydration. This can be due to not drinking enough fluid during the evening, or from drinking too much alcohol or ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine. I’m writing this ...

A fast-aging fish is giving scientists a rare, accelerated look at how kidneys grow old—and how a common drug may slow that ...

In an unexpected finding, a UCLA-led team has discovered that bacteria are present inside the most common type of kidney ...

A team of researchers at UCLA has reported an unexpected twist in a condition long treated as a crystal chemistry problem. In samples of the most common kidney stone, they found bacteria living inside ...

Summer is a time for farmer’s markets, supermarkets teeming with warm-weather produce—and sticker shock at the high prices for organic offerings. This begs the question whether organic fruits and ...

While University of Iowa Students are still on winter break, the hustle and bustle of Iowa City returns this weekend. From unique dining experiences to local artists taking the stage, here are five ...

If you are having trouble starting to urinate or maintaining a flow, you could have urinary hesitancy. The condition occurs in both men and women. But it's more common in older men. Urinary hesitancy ...

A varied, well-balanced diet is crucial for staying healthy, especially if you have Type 2 diabetes. The nutritional benefits of basmati rice for diabetes management are subject to debate. This grain ...