A 67-year-old man in the US has lived for over six months after receiving a genetically modified pig kidney, breaking the world record.

My mother's estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is 48 mL/min/1.73m² and hasn't increased in 3 months. Is this dangerous? What does it indicate, and how should it be treated? (Thanh An, 41, Dong Thap)

Mr. Minh's, 65, family dinners are always rich with the flavors of tradition, featuring dishes like pickled vegetables and braised fish.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, managing weight, drinking enough water, avoiding tobacco and pain relievers contributes to healthy kidneys.

Bananas, coconuts, avocados, and watermelon are high in potassium, which can strain the kidneys, especially in people with stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease.

Kidney damage can cause foamy urine, swelling in the legs or face, frequent nighttime urination, dark-colored urine, chronic fatigue, and a metallic or ammonia taste in the mouth.

Kidney failure stages one and two cause mild fatigue and frequent nighttime urination. From stage three, symptoms may include anemia, loss of appetite, and nausea. In the final stage, symptoms progress to full-body swelling and coma.

Blueberries, cranberries, apples, red grapes, and pomegranates are rich in antioxidants, reduce inflammation, support kidney function, and protect the kidneys from damage.

A 37-year-old man, who had previously suffered from kidney stones but did not seek complete treatment, was hospitalized with a ruptured kidney after experiencing back pain.

I often drink 3-4 cans of soda every day, especially during the hot summer and late nights at work. Is this habit harmful to my kidneys? (Tran Quan, 37, Ho Chi Minh City)

Discolored urine, mixed with blood, is a warning sign of kidney abnormalities, among which glomerulonephritis is a dangerous disease that needs early detection.

During a routine check-up, I discovered pus inside my kidney. Is this dangerous, and how is it treated? (Van Hung, 41 years old, Ho Chi Minh City)

86-year-old Truc, diagnosed with stage 5 kidney failure and facing dialysis, saw her kidney function improve to stage 3 after three months of medication and a strict diet.

A 65-year-old woman, on dialysis for almost 10 years, with blocked vascular access, underwent surgery to restore vein access for continued dialysis.