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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

Stressed? 10 Ways to Protect Your Kidneys

Everyone experiences stress. When channeled properly, stress can serve as a positive motivator, however, too much or constant stress can take its tol...

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Disease prevention,

Mental health and wellness,

Stress management

Three Everyday Things You Can Do Now For Kidney Health

In honor of National Kidney Month, make these three actions part of your regular routine, right along with brushing your teeth! A few small lifestyle ...

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Exercise and physical activity,

Disease prevention

Heart & Kidney Health: 3 Blood Tests to Ask For

Did you know that a simple blood draw can expose a great deal about your kidney and heart health? In honor of American Heart Month learn how these two...

Tests and procedures,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Cardiovascular disease,

Disease prevention,

6 Surprising Facts about Diabetes and the Kidneys

Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure? High blood sugar levels can have a damaging ripple effect in many parts of your bod...

Diet and nutrition,

Diseases and conditions,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diabetic kidney disease

Myths About Kidney Disease

Overlooked, overworked and misunderstood. What part of the body meets this description? The kidneys! They work hard. They are on call morning, noon ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Watch out for Your Kidneys When You Use Medicines for Pain

Pain relievers can harm kidneys if misused. Learn how to use common over-the-counter drugs safely.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Medicines with kidney considerations,

Pain medicines,

Drinking Alcohol Affects Your Kidneys

Learn how alcohol impacts your kidney health.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and drink,

Protecting your Kidneys during Colon Cancer Screening

Colon cancer screening is very important. It detects cancer at early, more curable stages. But the National Kidney Foundation wants people to know abo...

Tests and procedures,

Diagnostic, screening, and imaging tests,

Your Kidneys Don't Want You to Smoke

Sure smoking isn't good for your lungs or your heart. But did you know that smoking isn't good for your kidneys either? The Surgeon General issued a r...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Healthy habits,

Smoking cessation ,