Your kidneys are the ultimate filtration system, but common routines like overusing painkillers or skimping on water could be ...

In this illustration, a mass (depicted as jagged) is shown on a kidney (Level I, at left). The tumor extends up the inferior vena cava vein (blue) to the liver (Level III) and approaches the heart ...

Picture a man crawling through the desert in tattered clothing, whispering “water” as he nears an oasis. He isn’t thinking ...

In this video, Jonathan of the Institute of Human Anatomy uses real cadaver anatomy to break down exactly what kidney stones are, why they form, and the excruciating reason they hurt so badly. We'll ...

Kidney stones are solid deposits of minerals that can form in the kidneys, also known as renal calculi. They can be made up of various types of crystals, with the most abundant crystal determining the ...