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Juice detoxes, intermittent fasting, and the cabbage soup diet: What do these have in common? They'...
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Dr. Ken Sutha's kidney disease journey began at the age of ten. His experiences navigating kidney...
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In late June, NKF’s Senior Director of Transplant Policy and Strategy Morgan Reid joined NKF’s...
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Everyone has different nutritional needs. Ask a kidney dietitian or a healthcare provider for...
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Patient advocates, we have a reason to celebrate! Thanks to the persistent, years-long advocacy of...
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Around 90,000 people in the United States are waiting for a kidney transplant, but there aren...
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Trigger warning: This article discusses suicidal ideation and suicide. If you or someone you know...
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In 2014, Shadaiah (Shae) Forsey was a typical tenth-grade student. She studied, hung out with...
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Mari Artinian's husband, Chris, was diagnosed with early-stage kidney disease in 2009. His kidneys...
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When Emerald Marie, a professional curve model, journalist, and social media influencer, learned...
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Everyone has different nutritional needs. Ask a kidney dietitian or a healthcare provider for...
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Written by Jesse Roach, MD
Interim Senior Vice President of Government Relations at National...
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This is the second part of Nichole Baker’s kidney donation story. Read Part 1 before...
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Unfiltered Story follows the journey of one person over time whose life was impacted by kidney...
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On March 16th, 2024, Richard Slayman made history at Massachusetts General Hospital as the first...
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Living with a chronic condition like kidney disease can be challenging–especially if you are...
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With summer approaching, it's time to switch up your diet and try new recipes. Here are five...
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Pool parties, rock wall climbing, and sleepovers are experiences many may take for granted. Not...