June 19, 2013: Stronger Statins Don't Up Kidney Injury Risk, Study Finds
Higher doses of cholesterol-fighting drugs did not increase threat among heart attack patients, researchers say

June 17, 2013: Statins Plus Certain Antibiotics May Set Off Toxic Reaction: Study
Harmful effects in older patients include muscle, kidney damage, researchers say

May 15, 2013: Sugary Sodas, Fruit Punches May Raise Kidney Stone Risk: Study
It's important to stay hydrated, but water may be your best choice, experts say

May 14, 2013: CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis
Since 1993, hospitalization rates have increased 51 percent for these patients, researchers say

May 14, 2013: Living Near Heavy Traffic May Harm Kidney Function
Polluted air can lower organ's filtering ability, new research suggests

May 06, 2013: Death Rate Dropping for Children on Dialysis: Study
Better care, advances in technology may explain improved survival for these young kidney failure patients

May 03, 2013: Exercise May Lower Older Women's Risk for Kidney Stones
Study also found that cutting high-calorie foods can help

April 25, 2013: Almost Half of Americans Would Consider Donating Kidney to Stranger: Poll
Percentage of people in favor of donation keeps rising, experts say

April 24, 2013: 'Off-the-Shelf' Artificial Blood Vessels Show Promise
They might be helpful for kidney failure patients on dialysis, animal study suggests

April 15, 2013: 'Bioengineered' Kidneys Show Promise in Rat Study
Artificial organs produced urine, but hurdles remain before they might be used in humans, experts say

April 11, 2013: Belly Fat May Be Tied to Kidney Damage
Study links an apple-shaped figure to early signs of kidney problems

April 04, 2013: Overweight While Younger Ups Kidney Risk Later
Maintaining healthy weight until age 60 and beyond best prevention, study suggests

April 04, 2013: Health Tip: Keep Kidney Stones Away
Suggestions to prevent future stones

March 29, 2013: Complications From Kidney Stone Surgery Rising, Study Finds
Older, sicker patients may explain increase, researchers say

March 28, 2013: Racial Gap Seen in Survival Among Kidney Dialysis Patients
Hispanics and blacks on dialysis live longer than whites, study found

March 20, 2013: High-Dose Statins Linked to Acute Kidney Damage
Large study doesn't prove connection, but experts say patients should ask doctors about concerns

March 15, 2013: New Method Quickly Spots Kidney Damage After Surgery
Patients who underwent heart-lung bypass showed high levels of specific protein in study

March 14, 2013: Blacks With Kidney Disease Should Watch for Blood Pressure Shifts: Study
Daily fluctuations in hypertension might warn of early death, researchers say

March 14, 2013: More U.S. Kidney Exchanges Would Allow 1,000 Additional Transplants Yearly
Kidney chains let people donate even though organs can't go to loved ones

February 28, 2013: Ultrasound Allows Early Detection of Fluid in Dialysis Patients' Lungs
In study of people with kidney failure, fluid overload predicted heart problems, death

February 27, 2013: Costs of ER Visits Vary in U.S., Study Finds
Urinary tract infections, kidney stones most expensive among top 10 outpatient conditions

February 21, 2013: Dialysis Catheters Tied to Higher Risk for Infection, Death, Study Finds
Other methods of accessing blood are safer, researchers concluded

February 19, 2013: Fraudulent Data May Have Led to Use of Risky Treatment in ICUs
Second look at data on a starch-filled solution finds it may do more harm than good

February 14, 2013: 16 Cases of Kidney Damage in 6 States From Synthetic Pot: CDC
Five people needed their blood filtered after using designer drugs such as 'Spice,' researchers report

February 13, 2013: 'Watch and Wait' Approach Often Best for Older Patients With Kidney Cancer
Study finds small tumors often grow so slowly as to pose little threat, so surgery may not be needed

February 12, 2013: Synthetic Marijuana Use Linked to Kidney Damage
Such designer drugs, called Spice or K2, may have toxic additives, researchers say

February 11, 2013: High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Predict Later Ills, Study Says
Even transient hypertension linked to heart and kidney disease, diabetes

February 07, 2013: Daily Dialysis Has Risks, Benefits for Kidney Disease Patients
Quality of life improves, but odds for complications around site of needle entry also rises, study finds

January 25, 2013: Common Painkillers Tied to Kidney Risks for Children: Study
Expert says NSAIDs are overused for treating kids with fever

January 24, 2013: Preventing Kidney Disease May Cut Diabetes Deaths, Study Says
10-year mortality for those with both conditions was 31 percent

January 21, 2013: Obese Patients Urged to Lose Weight Before Kidney Transplant
Extra pounds may hinder success of procedure, research review suggests

January 21, 2013: Could Chemical in Dishware Raise Your Risk for Kidney Stones?
Small Taiwanese study shows higher concentrations of melamine in urine tied to presence in plastic bowls

January 11, 2013: Kidneys Sometimes Removed Needlessly in Patients With Rare Genetic Disorder
Tuberous sclerosis causes benign growths to form on organs that doctors can mistake for cancer

January 09, 2013: High BPA Levels in Kids Linked to Risk for Heart, Kidney Damage: Study
When concentrations of the plastics chemical were high, a signal for kidney woes rose too

December 17, 2012: Treating Kidneys With Radio Waves May Ease Tough-to-Control Hypertension
Small study found technique seemed to work in patients, but it has yet to win FDA approval

December 07, 2012: Acute Kidney Injuries Up Sharply in U.S.
Data likely 'just the tip of the iceberg,' researcher says

November 29, 2012: Kidney Disease More Severe in Blacks Than Others: Study
Screening would help improve their care, researchers say

November 19, 2012: Reduced Kidney Function Tied to Mental Decline
Study of patients with chronic kidney disease found changes in memory, reasoning skills

November 12, 2012: Genital Injuries Common But Preventable, Researchers Say
Men more often hurt, with younger males tending to get injured on bikes, older males slipping in the tub

November 06, 2012: Miscarriages Tied to Elevated Risk for Heart Conditions
Study found hardening of the arteries more common in women with more miscarriages

November 05, 2012: Health Tip: Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
Control high blood pressure, cholesterol and high blood sugar levels

November 02, 2012: Eating More Fruits, Veggies May Help Kidney Patients
Other studies found race, income also play a part in how well disease is controlled

October 29, 2012: Obese Teens Face Higher Risk for Kidney Disease: Study
Extra weight has real health consequences, but losing pounds can lower chances, expert says

October 24, 2012: Millions May Be Taking Vitamin D Unnecessarily, Analysis Suggests
Health experts disagree on safe levels needed to prevent illness

October 04, 2012: Home Dialysis an Option for Some With Chronic Kidney Disease
But doctors, patients slow to embrace this timesaver, study finds

October 03, 2012: Sitting for Hours Daily Might Boost Your Kidney Disease Risk: Study
Exercise reduced effect in men, but not women

September 27, 2012: Some People OK With Monetary Payments to Boost Kidney Donation: Survey
Canadian study found general population more likely to agree with idea than those affected by disease

September 26, 2012: New Symptoms Tied to Death Risk in Severe Kidney Disease
Studies found warning signs besides high blood pressure, diabetes

August 31, 2012: Kidney Stones May Be Tied to Later Kidney Problems
Study found slightly increased risk for chronic disease, especially in women

August 30, 2012: In Diabetes, Any Protein in Urine May Signal Heart Risk
Even slightly elevated albumin linked to raised odds of stroke, heart attack, heart failure in study