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Despite medical advances, kidney failure deeply affects daily life and emotions. Learn about the challenges and support available for patients and fam...

Drinking alcohol can harm kidneys, leading to high blood pressure, dehydration, and liver disease. Limit alcohol intake to protect kidney health.

Guide your medical care with an advance directive. Specify your treatment wishes for future crises to ensure your preferences are respected when you c...

Whether you’re asked to lose weight before a kidney transplant or you notice you’re putting on a few pounds after transplantation, here are our tips f...

From “skinny fingers” to medications, kidney transplant recipient Jack Fassnacht shares the 10 things he wishes he had known before his transplants.

Telemedicine is more than just a buzzword or a word to describe using FaceTime or Skype with your doctor. It is re-shaping the patient-physician relat...

Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed with kidney disease, or have been living with it for a long time, you’ve likely experienced some “lows” in your mo...

Keep kidneys healthy by drinking enough water daily. Learn safe hydration tips, signs of dehydration, and how much water is right for you.

April showers bring more than just May flowers! Many fruit and vegetable "superfoods" peak this time of year. Learn why certain foods are gi...

Everyone experiences stress.  When channeled properly, stress can serve as a positive motivator, however, too much or constant stress can take its tol...