In this video we will discuss what happens if you don't have enough water in your body, and also what happens if you drink too much. This is called the water balance.

A hormone is a chemical messenger that is secreted (or released) into our bloodstream by specific organs known as glands. Hormones regulate (or control) many processes in our body, including blood glucose levels, water content in blood,...

Did you know in the next sixty seconds one point two liters blood would been filtered through your kidneys. the blood contains urea which is a waste product formed from the breakdown of excess protein in the body needs to get rid of the...

Meet the Kidneys - those fist-sized organs that are shaped like beans. They are kind and hardworking organs located in your upper abdominal area, attached to the back of the abdominal cavity on either side of the vertebral column. Your...

Human Body for Kids engages young, inquisitive learners, while the depth of material gets older students ready for tests. Join Kevin and his friends to explore the systems and parts of the body.

The Urinary, or Excretory System is another system by which the body rids itself of unwanted Toxins or (waste). Basically, the urinary system’s main purpose is to maintain the body’s “homeostasis”. In other words, the urinary...

So the digestive system gets rid of waste from the food you eat through defecation. But lots of waste will also build up in the bloodstream as a byproduct of metabolism and other processes. What does the body do with this? It will...

For centuries, many have called gout "the disease of kings" because it affected men who ate rich diets and drank heavily. As early as the ancient Greeks, doctors wrote about gout, claiming that only wealthy men could become afflicted...

In this live-action program viewers will learn that the kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs that perform several vital functions. The kidneys filter blood, form and excrete urine, regulate body fluid and electrolyte balance, and act...

As of right now, there’s no cure.

One third of Canadians may be drinking water that contains high levels of lead, according to new data. In some parts of Montreal and Regina the lead levels have been compared to those in Flint, Mich.

Device could one day revolutionize kidney transplants by boosting the number of available donor organs, CBC's Kas Roussy tells host Dwight Drummond.

Both Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow declared Monday "Seven's Day" to honor her.

Doctors at Toronto’s SickKids Hospital performed a seven-hour surgery on six-month old Felix to remove a basketball-size cancerous tumour from the baby’s stomach. Against all odds, Felix appears to be on the road to recovery.

New City teen has organized a "COCA Strong" 5k/10k at Rockland Lake State Park the morning of of August 3rd.

The 35-year-old father was diagnosed recently and will have to start dialysis soon.

Susannah McKenzie-Sutter, 28, of Saint John wants to donate one of her kidneys to her cousin in Ontario, but first she’s had to scramble to find a family doctor.

On this World Kidney Day, an expert shares a crucial message about kidney health—because awareness is the first step to prevention! Kidney disease often progresses silently until it's too late. But with the right knowledge, early...

A hospitalized 13-year-old B.C. girl believed to be the first person to acquire H5N1 avian flu in Canada is now out of intensive care and breathing on her own. The source of her infection remains unknown, but she is no longer infectious.

In this video, our expert discusses the 10 subtle signs of good health that you should pay attention to. From clear urine signals and smooth digestion to regular menstrual cycles and stable weight, these indicators can provide insights...

When Josh Beale's son Drew fell ill, Josh asked his fellow Star Wars fans in the 501st Legion for help. One of them saved Drew's life.

Selena Gomez and Francia Raisa share the story behind the secret kidney transplant the two underwent earlier this year.

Mar.30 -- Nassim Taleb, New York University distinguished professor of risk engineering, calls government and corporations irresponsible for not being prepared to handle events like the coronavirus pandemic. He speaks during an interview...

Kidney Treatment To Change So As To Reduce Deaths