Kidney stones have plagued humans since antiquity, yet despite our long history with them, we've apparently overlooked a key detail about the most common type, a new study finds. According to the new ...

On World Kidney Day, Newsweek explores how one country is testing whether early detection can slow a global epidemic.

An overview of Pei Zhong’s work over the past several decades reveals how fundamental engineering research — often done far from the clinic — plays a critical role in shaping safer, more effective ...

Kidney stones are made of crystallized salts and minerals. Severe kidney stone pain and blood in your urine require medical attention. Drinking water and taking pain relievers can help you manage ...

When a 47-year-old man began fasting for Ramadan, he also added several over-the-counter vitamins and supplements to his daily routine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Weeks later, he passed his first ...

A materials science collaboration between UChicago PME engineers and Duke doctors could lead to shorter, safer procedures ...

A closer examination of the APOL1 gene in Black patients with kidney disease can provide more accurate diagnoses than current ...

An estimated 37 million Americans have some form of kidney disease, but as many as 9 in 10 do not know it. Kidney disease can be clinically silent with no symptoms, which is why early detection ...

For those living with diabetes or hypertension, the threat of kidney failure often feels like a silent, invisible clock. However, according to Dr Brijmohan Arora, a diabetologist in Dwarka, New Delhi, ...

The island of Ailsa Craig rises abruptly in the Firth of Clyde, a volcanic plug that can be seen from the Scottish mainland on clear days. And for its rare blue hone found mainly on its northern edge.

On Ailsa Craig, a special type of microgranite provides the special recipe needed for the ideal curling stone. Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Jeff J. Mitchell / Getty, Andy Buchannan / ...

South Korea is transitioning crypto market surveillance to AI-driven systems, in which algorithms automatically detect suspicious trading activity, replacing manual processes. The new detection model ...