Kidney Topics

Kidney failure means your kidneys no longer work well. With 85-90% function gone, dialysis or a transplant is needed. Symptoms include fatigue, swelli...

High blood pressure, affecting one in three adults, is caused by factors like smoking, obesity, and lack of exercise. Regular checkups are vital for d...

Enjoy a healthier holiday meal with lower sodium. Make dishes from scratch, choose fresh meats, use low-sodium ingredients, and watch your portions.

A kidney biopsy removes a small tissue sample to diagnose kidney disease or assess transplant function, using a needle or open surgery for collection.

Organ and tissue donations save lives, with thousands of successful transplants each year. Anyone 18+ can become a donor by signing a donor card or dr...

Top 5 tips to reduce salt: read food labels, choose fresh foods, avoid added sodium seasonings, check restaurant sodium info, and gradually adjust to ...

Pizza is a great, family-friendly meal that can be healthy, too. And now you can enjoy one without "a-salting" your kidneys!

Healthy travel snacks: unsalted nuts, avocados with crackers, unsweetened dried fruit, hummus with veggies, plain popcorn, and nut butter banana sandw...

Obesity raises the risk of kidney disease by stressing the kidneys and worsening health. Managing weight helps protect kidney function and overall hea...