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Ensuring access to early screening is vital for safeguarding the health of your heart and kidneys. That is why the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is collaborating with other organizations to urge the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to establish a standardized recommendation for kidney disease screening.

In the United States, a whopping 37 million adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD), but...

It's March! That means it's time to celebrate National Kidney Month, raise awareness about kidney disease, and take control of your health. This might sound like a lot, but we're here to help with five ways you can improve your kidney health today.

1. Know your risk factors
2. Get moving
3. ...

Step into the New Year with a proactive approach to kidney health! As we usher in 2024, it's the perfect time to prioritize our well-being. Here are five resolutions to help keep your kidneys in top shape.

When was the last time you got a healthcare checkup? If it was over a year ago, it's time to call up your healthcare provider and get scheduled. Why? Regular...

¿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...

Lance Mason's kidney journey began before he was even born–both his parents had kidney disease and had gone through dialysis and kidney transplants. Growing up, he went to doctor's appointments with his parents, attended dialysis sessions, and shared information about kidney disease with friends and family. 

Despite Lance's involvement in the kidney disease world, he never expected to become a kidney patient. That all changed...

By Lauren Drew, Congressional Relations Director 

Many patients are not informed when they first begin dialysis that there are more options beyond the traditional in-center, in-a-chair, 3 times a week system. Only 14% of patients on dialysis in the US are using at-home options, despite evidence showing that it may be a better option for some patients1.

Home dialysis is a form of renal (kidney)...

By Mariselis Rosa-Sanchez, MD Board Certified Pediatric Nephrologist and Plant-Based Chef

Have you noticed that food prices keep going up? Experts predict they might continue raising 1.3% by the end of 2024.1 Natural disasters, conflicts around the world, and events like COVID-19 are some reasons food is getting more expensive.

This has already made it more challenging to access nutritious foods. How do you maintain a...

Did you spend this holiday season worrying about everyone else? If so, it's time to take a break and give your health some attention. After all, 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. are at risk for kidney disease. But early detection can help you successfully prevent or slow it.

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Sixteen years ago, a college friend transformed Morgan Reid's life by donating a kidney to her. This life-changing gift freed Morgan from dialysis and greatly improved her quality of life. Driven by gratitude, Morgan has since dedicated her life to ensuring everyone gets the same chance by advocating for life-saving transplants for all. 

When she was eighteen, Morgan's...

Here are the inspiring journeys of six people with kidney disease who have made history. These stories serve as a reminder that kidney disease doesn't have to stop you. They also underscore the need to raise awareness about health disparities within the Black/African American community.

Black/African American people make up about 13% of the total population but account for 30% of the people with kidney failure in the...