MISSION HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A medical test for kidney function that adjusts its results for race is coming under increased scrutiny. Experts are saying the results for African-American ...

Kidney disease affects millions globally and often progresses silently. Experts recommend four simple screening tests for ...

Elevated blood levels of the protein cystatin C accurately predict higher risk of chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and death among elderly people with no known kidney problems - risks ...

OAKLAND, Calif. — Researchers have identified an approach to remove race from equations used to estimate a person’s kidney function. These equations have been criticized for potentially perpetuating ...

Amismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Healthcare providers for decades have measured blood ...

David joined the WCCO team in April 2020, previously working at CBS 58 in Milwaukee. Prior to that, he worked in Las Vegas. While there, David covered several stories in the national spotlight, ...

People with impaired kidney function have higher levels of Alzheimer's biomarkers in their blood, but not an increased risk ...

Kidney disease is often called a “silent disease” because kidney damage happens quietly, without obvious symptoms in the ...

How do everyday health issues affect new blood tests for Alzheimer's disease? A study from Karolinska Institutet, published ...

A surprising link between constipation and kidney decline led researchers to test lubiprostone, revealing that it can protect ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects people across the globe and often progresses to the point where patients rely on routine dialysis to survive ...