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(April 15, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is delighted to announce that Dr. Suma Nair is the recipient of this year's esteemed Public Service Award. Suma Nair, PhD, MS, RD, is the Associate Administrator for the Health Systems Bureau at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S....
Advocates United for Kidney Health on Capitol Hill at NKF’s 11th Annual Kidney Patient Summit
Voices for Kidney Health Advocates Joined Forces to Enhance Kidney Wellness for Millions
(Washington, D.C., February 28, 2024) — The National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) 11th Annual Kidney Patient...
According to the National Institutes of Health:
- Smoking is the most important preventable cause of premature death in the U.S.
- Smoking is responsible for one out of every five deaths in the U.S.
According to the World Health Organization, smokers have a higher risk for:
- Lung cancer
- Bladder cancer...
Heart disease is very common in people with kidney disease or kidney failure. In fact, it is the leading cause of death in people with kidney failure. But there are things you can do to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy. If you already have heart disease? You can take steps to keep it from getting worse.
What is heart disease?
Heart disease describes a number of disorders that can affect the heart...
Summer is here and it’s time to fire up the grill! Throw on the chicken and burgers, but think twice before loading up on the extras. “Extras” can ruin a healthy diet by providing extra unwanted calories, extra sugar and extra sodium. Year-round, condiments are an “extra” culprit, but it’s especially important to pay attention to them during the summer, since condiments seem to be a mainstay on the kitchen and picnic table alike.
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