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What to Know About Kidney Transplant Donor Requirements

Curious about living kidney donation but not sure what it takes to become a donor? This guide explains the basic requirements and what transplant team...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor evaluation,

Living donation

Skin Cancer Risks and Prevention Tips for Kidney Transplant Recipients

The risk of skin cancer is significantly higher for kidney transplant recipients than for others. Learn why and how to stay safe.

Diseases and conditions,

Transplant recipients ,

6 New Kidney Disease Medications Approved in 2025

In 2025, the FDA approved several new medications for kidney disease that target specific causes of kidney damage and may help slow disease progressio...

Treatments and therapies,

3 Fresh Recipes to Kick Off a Kidney-Friendly New Year

Start the year off right with flavorful, kidney-friendly recipes that make healthy eating easy. Cook alongside Registered Dietitian Melanie Betz and d...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Diet and meal planning

Celebrate the Holidays with Kidney-Friendly Recipes from Around the World

Enjoy your favorite holiday flavors with a kidney-friendly twist. This menu keeps traditions alive, from low-sodium Rice Pasteles to protein-rich Muja...

Diet and nutrition,

Diet and meal planning,

Home Dialysis FAQ: What to Know Before Starting Dialysis at Home

If you have kidney disease and need dialysis, you might be wondering if home dialysis is right for you. This Home Dialysis FAQ answers the most common...

Treatments and therapies,

30 Last-Minute Kidney-Friendly Gifts That Show You Care

Running out of time to find the perfect gift? Don't worry! Here are 30 chronic kidney disease (CKD)-friendly ideas that are easy to find, simple ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Self-management and self-care,

Kidney diseases and conditions

5 Vaccine Myths Busted for People with Kidney Disease

Vaccines save lives, especially for people with CKD. Learn the facts, debunk common myths, and get trusted guidance from NKF.

Tests and procedures,

Pneumococcal vaccination,

Hepatitis B vaccination,

Flu vaccination,

COVID-19 vaccination

How NKF Got Here: Kidney Care in the 2020s

We’ve seen exciting progress in kidney care over the past five years. From making transplants easier to improving early testing and fairness in care, ...

Policy and legislation

Lights, Camera, Kidneys: The Making of Mother May I Have a Kidney?

Go behind the scenes of Mother May I Have a Kidney?, a heartwarming TV series about living kidney donation and reconciliation.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Organ donation,

Living donation,

Potential organ and tissue donors