In 1954, Joseph Murray attempted a type of kidney swap that no doctor had tried before. The surgery was a success, and the patient would go on to live with the transplanted organ thanks to one key factor: it came from his identical twin....

You may be aware of certain hacks to sober up, but researchers have found a way to actually get booze out of our systems faster. And this discovery could help first responders when facing alcohol overdoses.

Although kidneys are clearly important for survival, they are not essential, and this is particularly true if only one kidney is present. Some people are born without one of their kidneys, a condition called renal agenesis. Some other...

In this video, Doctor Richard Paulson and Professor Nick Wright from the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in London discuss their groundbreaking research on kidney transplants. They have discovered male cells in transplanted organs,...

This video covers:<br/>
- What happens when the kidneys stop working (kidn<br/>ey failure)
- How we can<br/> treat kidney failure
- What dialysis<br/> is, and how it cleans the blood
- How a kidneys transplant works

UTAH - OCTOBER 2018: Formerly conjoined twins have started a YouTube channel to highlight their different personalities and say they are glad they were separated. Twin sisters Kendra and Maliyah Herrin share an even closer bond than...

It explains the importance of excretory system, lists the waste materials of our body and explains the structure and function of organs of the human excretory system.

The video explores the growing problem of kidney disease in Africa, particularly in Nigeria. The lack of resources and facilities to treat the disease, coupled with a shortage of medical experts, means that many people are left untreated...

Although kidneys are clearly important for survival, they are not essential, and this is particularly true if only one kidney is present. Some people are born without one of their kidneys, a condition called renal agenesis. Some other...

US scientists have grown human blood vessels in a lab, a development that could revolutionize bypass surgery and help babies with congenital heart defects and patients on dialysis. The blood vessels are grown in a process that takes just...

This video discusses the importance of kidneys in the human body and explores two methods of treating kidney failure: kidney dialysis and kidney transplant. The process of dialysis, along with its advantages and disadvantages, are...

The urinary system is also known as the renal system and consists of the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder and the urethra. Your kidneys are bean shaped organs that are about the same size as a computer mouse. To find your kidneys put...

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...