Kidney function tests like eGFR, creatinine, and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio can reveal early signs of kidney disease long before symptoms appear. Understanding what these numbers mean helps you ...

Mar. 12, 2026 -- While heart disease may be the number-one killer in the United States, kidney disease is the silent partner we rarely discuss. It often develops quietly, with no pain or clear ...

Your dinner schedule may be influencing more than your weight. Dr Himesh Gandhi highlights the impact of eating late at night ...

The drug finerenone significantly slows the decline in kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who do not have diabetes.

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Health care providers for decades have measured ...

With home testing options increasing more than ever, you now also have the ability to test for kidney function within the comfort of your own home. Learn more about our four best picks for at-home ...

CKD develops through stages 1–5. If a person has stage 3 CKD, they may begin to experience more noticeable symptoms, such as fatigue, swelling, and difficulty sleeping. At stage 3 chronic kidney ...

Heart failure patients treated with finerenone (Kerendia; Bayer AG) are more likely to have an early decline in kidney function than those treated with placebo, but the decline should not be construed ...