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Is it Time to Visit the Dentist?

Everyone likes to have “pearly whites,” but a healthy mouth is much more than just appearances. You’re at increased risk for oral infections before an...

Diseases and conditions,

Transplant recipients ,

Transplant-related diseases and conditions

Heart & Kidney Health: 3 Blood Tests to Ask For

Did you know that a simple blood draw can expose a great deal about your kidney and heart health? In honor of American Heart Month learn how these two...

Tests and procedures,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Cardiovascular disease,

Disease prevention,

6 Surprising Facts about Diabetes and the Kidneys

Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure? High blood sugar levels can have a damaging ripple effect in many parts of your bod...

Diet and nutrition,

Diseases and conditions,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diabetic kidney disease

It’s Flu Season – Tips for Staying Healthy this Year

As the weather cools down and the leaves start to change colors, we not only head into the heart of fall, but also into flu season. So what can you do...

Diseases and conditions,

Tests and procedures,

Infectious diseases,

Flu vaccination

Sudden Loss of Kidney Function: Do You Know What to Do in This Emergency?

Some people suddenly lose their kidneys function. All at once, the kidneys stop doing their important tasks: eliminating excess fluid and salts and r...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Acute kidney injury

Prediabetes? What does it mean for your kidneys?

Prediabetes describes the condition of someone who is on their way to developing diabetes. Before having diabetes, people usually have pre-diabetes....

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Healthy habits,

Disease prevention,

Diabetes and Kidney Disease

More than 34 million Americans have diabetes and require a lifetime of treatment. Diabetes is a complex and very personal disease. The challenges of d...

Tests and procedures,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Spice Up Your Diet without Salt

The salt in our foods and table salt is made up of sodium and chloride. Too much sodium is bad for your health, and can increase your blood pressure a...

Diseases and conditions,

Diet and nutrition,

Cardiovascular disease,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

High blood pressure,

Prehypertension: A Little Too Much Pressure, A Lot of Trouble

Get tips to reduce kidney disease risk by managing prehypertension.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Diet and nutrition,

Cardiovascular disease,

Diet and meal planning,

High blood pressure,

Infectious Disease and Your Kidneys

What would you do if you had a fever with irritation or pain when you urinate? Would you wait a few days and then make an appointment to see a doctor?...

Tests and procedures,

Diseases and conditions,

Diet and nutrition,

Infectious diseases,

Bladder and urinary tract diseases and conditions,