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What do sneakers have to do with fighting kidney disease? For Randy Yim, they’re everything. Every time he goes to dialysis, he wears a new pair of hi...

The kidneys perform important functions that keep the body in balance, such as filtering blood, regulating blood pressure, and removing waste. Simple ...

Overweight and obesity put stress on the kidneys and worsen health. Managing weight can help protect kidney function and your overall health.

Glomerulonephritis happens when the kidneys' blood filters (glomeruli) become inflamed and scarred. It has different causes.

Learn more about kidney disease, your risk, and how to prevent it.

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Explore metabolic acidosis: its causes, symptoms, and treatments. Read a patient story about balancing pH levels.

Genetics can play a role in kidney disease risk. However, other factors can also contribute to risk.