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In 2025, the FDA approved several new medications for kidney disease that target specific causes of kidney damage and may help slow disease progressio...

Did you know that a medication for diabetes may also help protect your kidneys? GLP-1 medications, known for helping with weight loss, offer surprisin...

C3G is a rare kidney disease with new treatments emerging. Learn the signs, types, therapies, and how research is driving hope for patients.

Learn about the risks and benefits of herbal supplements and how to choose safer options if you have kidney disease.

Potential signs an herbal supplement may be high in potassium include a label promoting “electrolyte support”, “high in minerals”, or “superfood green...

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, pot, or weed, has been used for medicine, rituals, and even making rope for thousands of years. But today, more peo...

Some medicines can damage your kidneys. Many more are removed by your kidneys. Read more to learn about using medications safely when living with CKD.

Using pain medicines with kidney disease comes with risks. Read more to learn what your options are to treat your pain while maximizing your safety. 

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Statins help lower heart disease and stroke risk, even without high cholesterol. Discover how they benefit people living with kidney disease.