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In 2021, there were 786,000 patients1 living with kidney failure, yet less than 25,0002 received a transplant that year. In 2022, the U.S. finally reached 25,000 kidney transplants3 in one year, but there are still an estimated twelve people dying each day without the opportunity to receive a life-saving transplant. 

No one should die while waiting for a kidney, but there aren't enough organs to meet current or future...

According to the CDC1, every year, more than 356,000 people in the US suffer from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), where their heart unexpectedly stops beating. Saving their lives is a race against time, but the odds are daunting. 60% to 80% of people who experience SCA die before ever reaching the hospital. Is there a key to stopping this life-threatening condition?

A groundbreaking study2 of...

As the winter holidays approach, maintaining a healthy diet that fits your specific needs while on dialysis can become more challenging. The National Kidney Foundation is here to provide tips and recipes to help you stay on track while enjoying the season.

Being around friends and family who don't need to adjust what they eat can make keeping a healthy diet harder at times. Focusing on the foods you...

¿Alguna vez se siente sobrepasado por las demandas constantes de la enfermedad renal, lucha por estar en el presente o le cuesta manejar sus niveles de estrés? Si es así, no es el único. En 2021, unos 57.8 millones de estadounidenses vivían con una enfermedad mental1, pero hay ayuda disponible. Si estas luchas persisten, comuníquese con un profesional de la salud mental y ponga a prueba estas...

Are you impatient for spring? Here are five delightful recipes to keep you cozy and satisfied while you wait.

1. Brown Rice with Pigeon Peas
2. Creamy Pumpkin Coconut Soup
3. White Bean Chili
4. Mushroom Bolognese
5. Tembleque