The kidney scan is not painful. But you may have some discomfort or pain from lying still during the test or from the insertion of the IV. The technologist will use all possible comfort measures and ...

Despite being a pioneer in organ transplants in the region, Malaysia has fallen behind. This lag is evident in organ pledges ...

Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic 'map' of kidney function to ...

Our study thus confirmed what was found in people of African descent in the US: the genetic origin underpinning the excess ...

As soon as the bar passes your knees, push your hips forward with power. You should end up standing tall and straight with ...

Kidneys play a critical role in blood purification and urine production. Common symptoms of kidney damage include swelling of ...

A New Hampshire man fought for the chance at a pig kidney transplant, spending months getting into good enough shape to be ...

A child experiencing kidney stones may need antibiotics if they develop a urinary tract infection, which can occur when ...

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in ...

Human Rights Watch, together with our research ... “It’s almost like you can feel that the land is in pain, and you are carrying that pain in your body as well.” The destruction of parts ...

Kidney pain is felt in your sides, back, abdomen, or groin. It is often confused with back pain. Kidney pain can be caused by kidney stones, a kidney infection, an injury, or kidney cancer. Treatment ...