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Six Common Myths About Kidney Disease

You may be surprised to learn just how common kidney disease is. In fact, one in seven American adults today is living with some level of kidney disea...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Tests and procedures,

Healthy habits,

5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Kidney Cancer

Kidney cancer happens when healthy cells in one or both kidneys turn cancerous to form a lump and often go undetected due to lack of symptoms. He...

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Disease prevention,

Sugar and Your Kidneys

Take one quick look at the food labels on common grocery items and it becomes rather obvious that Americans consume large quantities of sugar.

Tests and procedures,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Healthy habits,

Food and drink,

Blood sugar management,

Sugar and sugar substitutes

5 Signs Your Kidneys or Heart Could be in Trouble

Heart and kidney disease often start silently. Learn 5 key warning signs, from puffy eyes to high cholesterol, and take charge of your health today!

Tests and procedures,

Diseases and conditions,

Diagnostic, screening, and imaging tests,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure,

How Does My Weight Affect My Risk for Kidney Disease?

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall health–including your kidneys. Here are five steps you can take to lose weight and protect ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Healthy habits,

Healthy weight,

8 Key Things to Know Before Taking Supplements

Here are 8 key things to know about supplements and kidney disease.

Treatments and therapies,

Diet and nutrition,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Medicines with kidney considerations,

Herbal supplements,

Prescribed supplements

10 Common Habits That May Harm Your Kidneys

It's never too late to unlearn behaviors that damage your health. Here is a list of ten common habits that you might not realize are putting pres...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Six Steps to Controlling High Potassium

Potassium is an important nutrient that helps keep your heart healthy and your muscles working right. But too much potassium can be dangerous, especia...

Diet and nutrition,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Diet and meal planning,

Food and drink,

Fruits and vegetables

7 Tips to Protect Your Kidney & Heart Health

People with kidney disease are at higher risk of developing heart disease. February is American Heart Month, and NKF has seven steps you should take t...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Healthy habits,

Cardiovascular disease,

Can You Prevent New Onset Diabetes After Transplantation (NODAT)?

NODAT often arises during the first six months after a transplant, but it can also occur at any time. Now that you have your new kidney, what can you ...

Diseases and conditions,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation