Even if you don't have full-blown diabetes, your blood sugar could still affect your kidney health.

A drug commonly used to treat sickle cell disease (SCD) may wind up helping patients in more ways than one.

The little blue pill might have found another use outside the bedroom.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has identified seven simple steps people can take to reduce their risk of heart disease. But new evidence suggests that the AHA's "Life's Simple 7" may wind up benefiting much more than patients' hearts. {C}

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are quickly becoming the treatment of choice for many US patients with heartburn and acid reflux. But these patients may unknowingly be putting themselves at risk for serious complications.

A new medication could help patients with a serious condition called hyperkalemia.

If you needed another reason to get off the couch and move around, here it is.

Chronic kidney disease is a growing health problem in the US. But a new discovery may help.

Diabetes patients often face a second problem: kidney disease. But a new medication may be here to help.

Anyone who has had one will probably say that passing kidney stones can be downright painful. In some cases, a medication used for another urinary problem could help with that problem.