The human body is a complex ecosystem that is home to trillions of microorganisms collectively known as the microbiota. Recent research has shown that the ...

For the first time ever, Guatemala is calling for the 78th World Health Assembly, taking place from May 19 to 27, 2025, to adopt a resolution that reduces the burden of non-communicable diseases ...

You may notice swelling of your hands, feet and ankles as well as muscle cramps. It can affect our face and skin too, causing ...

Distinct trends were seen in etiology-based mortality with chronic liver disease before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

CKD is one of the quietest yet most devastating diseases of our time. But it also offers a mirror showing us what’s broken in ...

This graphic details the numerous clinical, patient, and socioeconomic factors deemed to be associated with increased risk ...

Distinct trends were seen in etiology-based mortality with chronic liver disease (CLD) before, during, and after the COVID-19 ...

In the U.S., more than 1 in 7 adults has chronic kidney disease. That does not account for those with undiagnosed kidney disease. Extended exposure to drought conditions coupled with inadequate ...

The kidneys rest against the muscles of the lower back, which can make it hard to tell the difference between kidney pain and ... Over 8% of Americans live with chronic severe back pain.

Chronic drinking can lead to high blood pressure — a leading cause of kidney failure — and increase the risk of liver disease, which adds further strain to kidney performance. A better option ...

Scientists believe they know what causes the treated infection to mimic chronic illness ... Symptoms that persist long after Lyme disease is treated are not uncommon -- a 2022 study found that ...