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Exercise is a great way to strengthen your body and bones but always check with your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any exercise program.

Almost everyone with kidney disease has some mineral or bone disorder that worsens as kidney function declines1. This may sound alarming but there are ways to keep your body and bones strong! Brittany Glazer, a clinical exercise physiologist at the University of Delaware...

A recent study1 revealed that at least 45% of tap water in the United States is contaminated with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals. What are these chemicals, where are they found, and what dangers do they pose? Here's what you need to know.

Forever chemicals are linked to increased risk of several health issues, including...

Organizations to spread awareness about kidney equity as Black Americans are 4 times more likely to develop kidney failure

(March 14, 2024, NEW YORK, NY) – Black Health Matters (BHM)– a leading nonprofit health advocacy organization that provides health and wellness information that is rooted in medical expertise to the Black community –...

Organizations share viewpoint to change outcomes for patients with kidney disease, increase awareness

September 7, 2021, New York, NY — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and OptumLabs published today a list of recommendations designed to improve kidney health and kidney disease care in this country.

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Patients, families, and health professionals unite to advocate for change

New York, NY – June 1, 2021 — Today, National Kidney Foundation launches Voices for Kidney Health™, a diverse nationwide community of dedicated kidney patient and health professional advocates working with elected officials and other public leaders to create policies and initiatives that help those living with...

Darwin and Marlena's almost three-decades-long marriage is no stranger to health challenges. They’ve gone through kidney failure, multiple transplants, and a brutal battle with COVID-19 that lasted half a year. How have they overcome these challenging circumstances? Marlena shares how their love and commitment to each other made all the difference.

Darwin has a family history of chronic kidney disease–...

Dr. Robert W. Schrier was former NKF President and recipient of NKF’s Hume Award

Jan. 28, 2020, New York, NY — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is mourning the passing of one of the giants in kidney healthcare, nephrologist Dr. Robert W. Schrier, who passed away peacefully in the presence of his beloved family on Jan. 23, 2021.

Dr. Schrier was a prominent and prolific kidney researcher, who played a significant role in...