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“I have been to South Africa, I donated a kidney, or I have a tattoo” - this game of two truths and a lie was featured prominently on Jessica’s dating profile.

Daniel’s response after reading it? "I'll show you my scar if you show me yours."

Was his cheeky reply correct? It was! Despite all odds, two people who both donated kidneys to their fathers stumbled across each other on an app and fell in love. 

It's a kidney...

"We've always said we were soul sisters. Today she's more than that. I believe she's my soulmate because she didn't even think twice about giving me her kidney." -Florence Sanchez.

Navigating the trials of middle school is no easy task—creating an identity while dealing with school work, friendships, and pleasing your parents—not to mention widely fluctuating hormones.

It may be why...

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Trigger warning: This article discusses suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for more...

New Phase of the “Are You the 33%?” Campaign Empowers People to Take Action

March 1, 2021, New York, NY — In honor of National Kidney Month which starts today, the National Kidney Foundation's (NKF) national public awareness campaign, "Are You the 33%?” enters a new phase focusing on the connection between type 2...

February 5, 2021, New York, NY — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever Health Equity Advisory Committee (HEAC) responsible for directing and championing NKF’s health equity, community health, and social justice efforts through research, education and key partnerships. This committee will work collaboratively with kidney patients, other NKF committees, as well as boards and NKF staff to...

Initiative Marks New Phase of the NKF “Are You the 33%?” National Kidney Disease Awareness Campaign

Whippany, N.J., – (BUSINESS WIRE) – February 4, 2021 – Bayer and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) today announced that award-winning actress, Debbie Allen, has joined the “Are You the 33%?” national public awareness campaign to focus attention on the increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), also referred to as...

We dedicate this to the Parson Family, who made the selfless decision to delay their grieving and allow the doctors at the University of Alabama to maintain Jim Parsons' body functioning on a ventilator so this scientific and medical breakthrough could be possible.

Science has come a long way in extending life for kidney patients. Is transplantation between humans and animals the next step? In this episode of Hot Topics, Jayme Locke,...

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Have you ever heard of Prune Belly or Eagle-Barrett syndrome? Joshua Wilder was born with this rare genetic disease that affects his abdominal muscles, urinary tract system, and kidneys. Often a life-threatening condition, doctors weren't sure that Josh could survive. Despite the grim prognosis, Josh beat the odds and has grown into a thriving, kind adult who doesn't let anything stop him.

This...

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–...