A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and ...

Many patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have mild reductions in thyroid function, or subclinical hypothyroidism—a condition that becomes more common as kidney function declines, according to a ...

A large-scale genomic study by researchers at Central South University and King’s College London reveals that rare and common genetic risks interact antagnistically to maintain healthy telomere length ...

Researchers review recent scientific literature about the effects of particle contaminants on the mucosal system, an internal membrane that serves as the body's lubricant and the first line of defense ...

Not that kind of herb. Common herbicides used to grow crops could be hindering adolescent brain function, scientists warned in new research released by the University of California, San Diego. “Many ...

A drug used to induce labor in pregnant women has been shown to reactivate tiny waste-clearing pumps in the brains of old mice. The finding could hold promise as a new way to fight Alzheimer's and ...