Picture a man crawling through the desert in tattered clothing, whispering “water” as he nears an oasis. He isn’t thinking about his kidneys, yet they may be the main organ still keeping him alive.

March is National Kidney Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to focus on taking care of your kidneys and promoting kidney health. Most people have two functioning kidneys, which filter wastes and ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that quietly develops over time, often without obvious symptoms in its early stages. The kidneys, which work tirelessly to filter waste and maintain balance ...

-- Regulate blood pressure. They kidneys control fluid levels in the body, and they produce hormones that make blood vessels narrow. -- Maintain bone health. The kidneys make the active form of ...