Properly functioning kidneys are vital for a person’s overall health. Consuming certain foods, drinks, and herbs may help cleanse the kidneys. The kidneys perform essential functions that keep the body healthy. These two small, bean-shaped organs filter toxins from the blood, balance mineral levels, and help regulate blood pressure. Most people can keep their kidneys… Read More: What to know about kidney cleanses »
Chance the Rapper during the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images) Chance the Rapper sent out a plea on social media asking for the public’s help in finding a suitable kidney donor for his aunt. The Chicago rapper appealed to his 8 million followers to help find his aunt, Toni a kidney… Read More: Chance the Rapper sends out desperate plea in search of… »
A girl wrote a letter to Santa asking for a kidney for her big brother. (Shelly Thomas / Lowe’s) Most kids write letters to Santa asking for toys for Christmas, but one little girl has something bigger in mind. The letter was dropped in a mailbox for letters to Santa at a Lowe’s in Franklin, N.C.… Read More: Girl writes letter to Santa, asks for kidney on behalf… »
Congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) is a group of abnormalities affecting the kidneys or other structures of the . The additional parts of the urinary tract that may be affected include the bladder, the tubes that carry urine from each kidney to the bladder (the ureters), and the tube that carries urine… Read More: Genetics Home Reference: congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract »