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Your diet plays a big role after a kidney transplant. Do you know which foods to avoid or how your transplant medications affect what you can eat? Kidney transplant dietitian, Karen Greathouse, is here to break it down.

Your diet expands significantly after a kidney transplant–especially if you've been following a restrictive diet for end-stage kidney disease. However, what you...

The winter holidays are quickly approaching–have you hung up lights, decorated, and picked out presents? If not, no worries. We can take some of the burden off your plate with five gifts that are perfect for your loved one who is on dialysis or has a chronic illness.

Between doctors’ appointments, medication schedules, and dialysis sessions, living with kidney failure can be incredibly stressful....

This Valentine's Day,  get your loved ones with kidney disease, kidney failure, or a transplant something they really want. We asked our followers on social media and our volunteer patient advocates (Kidney Advocacy Committee (KAC) members) what products they couldn't live without, and they...

Choosing to participate in a clinical trial is a big decision that may change the course of your life. Before making that choice, it’s important to understand how clinical trials work and the possible benefits and risks involved. Read on to get all the answers you need to make an informed decision. 

Each study has rules about who can or cannot participate, called "eligibility." These rules or criteria are...

Continuing education series for professionals.

Transitioning to dialysis is often a complicated and confusing development for our patients. It is the role of healthcare providers to understand these struggles and prepare them to succeed in their new life situations.

Continuing education series for professionals.

At National Kidney Foundation, we believe that everyone who needs a kidney transplant should get one. As a kidney disease professional, you can help turn this goal into a reality. Here’s how to help your patients get on the kidney transplant waitlist, an overview of the transplant team, and strategies to help patients remain on the list. Together, we can expand access to life-...

Kidney-friendly meals don't have to be bland. These easy-to-prepare, delicious recipes are packed with fresh produce, lean proteins, and other kidney-friendly ingredients that will impress your guests while keeping your kidneys happy. 

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Did you know that Hispanic/Latino communities bear a disproportionate burden of kidney disease? 

Why is that, and what can you do to protect your kidney health? Carolina Mestrovic, María Marín, and Carolina Sandoval, three popular Hispanic/Latino influencers, are here to break it down. 

According to the CDC, Hispanic/Latino persons have twice the incidence rate of kidney failure than non-Hispanic White...

As the winter holidays approach, maintaining a healthy diet that fits your specific needs while on dialysis can become more challenging. The National Kidney Foundation is here to provide tips and recipes to help you stay on track while enjoying the season.

Being around friends and family who don't need to adjust what they eat can make keeping a healthy diet harder at times. Focusing on the foods you...

A healthy diet consists of a variety of foods from different sources. When it comes to grains, there are many different types, and equally as many (if not more!) product claims about these different grains. It can get confusing, so use this guide to help sift out the healthiest grains.

Grains are seeds that have been harvested and formed into food products. They can come from a variety of...