Learn what GFR means, how it measures kidney function, and why it is one of the most important tests for kidney health.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...

Have you ever heard your doctor say your kidney test results are "normal"? That's usually means everything is under control. But what if "normal" isn't always as reassuring as it sounds? A recent ...

Kidney disease is a major health problem that affects millions of people around the world, especially older adults. One of ...

A kidney test result that appears perfectly normal may still reveal hidden danger, according to a major new study involving more than a million adults.

Kidney stones are caused due to mineral deposits in the kidneys. This is what leads to obstructions in their normal functioning.