Health

“Imitation” drugs, unexpected benefits, serious pitfalls—here’s what comes next as GLP-1 medications continue to rise in popularity

One in three Americans trust childhood vaccine guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics more than the CDC’s recommendations, a new poll finds

There’s no bulletproof remedy for a hangover, but a nutrition scientist explains which foods could aid symptoms after one has had too much to drink

New alert systems and tests detect drug-induced kidney damage before the harm is irreversible

Three types of diabetes medication are improving the outlook for patients with kidney disease

IgA nephropathy, an immune assault on the kidneys, is often missed. New treatments mean that spotting it sooner might save lives

A growing field of research suggests that some medical treatments, such as cancer therapy or vaccines, might be more effective when given at certain times of the day

Your kidneys silently filter 150 quarts of blood every single day — but what happens when they stop working?

A series of novel treatments and medical insights is helping chronic kidney disease patients

Supplements of this hormone are sold to increase sex drive. But the change may be tiny

Chronic kidney disease has a variety of causes, ranging from immune system problems to medication side effects

The autism spectrum is big, vibrant and complicated, a new graphic of 39 traits shows