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Smoking and Kidney Health

Smoking damages blood vessels, raises blood pressure, and reduces blood flow to the kidneys. Over time, it increases the risk of chronic kidney diseas...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

What to Know about GLP-1 Medications If You Have Kidney Disease

Learn how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Trulicity can support weight loss, diabetes management, and kidney health.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Self-management and self-care,

Healthy habits,

Medicines with kidney-protective factors,

Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Disease

Learn about common signs and symptoms of kidney disease and what they may mean for your health.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions

Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease

Learn about risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Regular tests and early detection can help manage CKD.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

How a Texas Musician Transformed His Life After a Stage 4 Kidney Disease Diagnosis

Learn how Larry uses a plant-based diet, daily walking, and music to thrive with kidney disease.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Healthy habits,

Kidney Health 101: Making Sense of Kidney Tests and Lab Results

Struggling to understand your kidney health lab results? Discover how to read and interpret tests like eGFR, BUN, and creatinine to manage your kidney...

Tests and procedures,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Overweight and Obesity

Overweight and obesity put stress on the kidneys and worsen health. Managing weight can help protect kidney function and your overall health.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Hope and Healing: Counseling Kids with Kidney Disease at Camp ChiMer

Kidney disease has been a constant in Lukas Chapmans life. His father and brother had kidney failure. He was diagnosed with stage two kidney disease ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Children and adolescents,

Social determinants of health,

Pride in Practice: Empowering LGBTQIA+ Communities in Kidney Health

Trigger warning: This article discusses suicidal ideation and suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call the National Suicide ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Social determinants of health,

5 Asian American and Pacific Islander Icons With Kidney Disease

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're showcasing the journeys of five people with kidney disease who made history. The...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Social determinants of health,

Race and ethnicity,