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Bladder: An organ in your body that holds urine (pee) produced by kidneys.
Blood pressure: The force of blood pushing against the inner walls of blood vessels.
High blood pressure means the force is too high.
Chronic: Constant, long-term, does not go away.
Chronic disease: A health problem that lasts many years (or forever) and may get worse over time.
Diabetes: A disease that causes blood sugar levels...
September 24, 2020, New York, NY —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce that IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, has renewed its sponsorship of the NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classic, which to date has raised more than $100 million to promote kidney health and improve the lives of the 37 million Americans affected by kidney disease. ...
Animated Video Series and Heat Maps are Visual Guides for What You Need to Know about CKD
(October 10, 2022, New York, NY) – The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has launched a new animated video series aimed at educating people on their chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk. “Kidney...
It’s important to stay up-to-date with your vaccinations, especially if you have kidney disease, kidney failure, or a transplant. There are several vaccines that you need. One important vaccine that you may not know about is the vaccine for pneumococcal disease.
What is pneumococcal disease?Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by...
The possibility of inheriting a genetic disease can cast a shadow on anyone's life, yet the Smith family never let the prospect get them down. Charlotte Smith takes after her family–always living life to the fullest despite her chances of inheriting an eventual diagnosis of...
New York, NY (July 1, 2022) – The following is a statement from Kevin Longino, Chief Executive Officer of the National Kidney Foundation and a kidney transplant recipient, on the House Appropriations Committee’s FY 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.
“The National Kidney Foundation applauds the House Appropriations committee for its dedication to fighting kidney...
June 6, 2022, New York – A new study published today in the National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD) warns that ultra-processed foods (UPF) and drinks are linked with increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
“Association Between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Risk...