A kidney infection, also known as pyelonephritis, is a type of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) caused by bacteria or viruses. Bacteria, particularly E. coli, are the most common cause, travelling from ...

The monsoon season, while refreshing, brings with it a surge in health risks, especially for the kidneys. Increased humidity, water contamination, and a rise in seasonal infections can lead to serious ...

Monsoon illnesses can affect more than your overall health. Know how dengue, UTIs and other seasonal infections may harm the ...

Fighting off infections when one has a chronic disease is a common problem, and during the COVID-19 pandemic that scenario often turned out to be dangerous and deadly. A new study led by Stony Brook ...

Kidneys filter nearly 180 liters of fluid daily, but even mild dehydration strains them. Inadequate water intake causes kidneys to conserve fluid, leading to concentrated urine, increasing the risk of ...

Hispanic, Latino, and non-Hispanic Black Americans on dialysis for end-stage kidney disease have a higher risk of developing life-threatening bloodstream infections, a new report says. And those ...

The actress shared that she's on IV antibiotics to treat an infection in her right kidney that since has spread to her left Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Christina Applegate shared that she’s been ...