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By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD

Kidney-friendly diet for people on dialysis can be challenging. As a matter of fact, nutrition is so important to people with kidney disease—and so complicated—that there are nutrition specialists, called renal dietitians, to guide people with kidney disease through their diets.

Part of a kidney-healthy diet is tracking or avoiding minerals...

Nearly half of Americans think dating has gotten harder in the last ten years.1 So where does that leave someone with kidney failure who is looking for love? Dating is hard enough without the stress of dialysis. Can it even be done? 

Yes! Dating on dialysis can absolutely be done.

While chronic illness may make the logistics of dating a little more difficult, you are still capable of loving and deserving of love....

By Torie Kranze, CEO of the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana

The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated transportation issues frequently faced by hemodialysis patients, many of whom are missing sessions because they “don’t have a ride.” Louisiana, and New Orleans in particular, has the highest rates of...

As kidney disease continues to disproportionately affect patients of color and patients of low income, NKF is proud to partner with Members of Congress who are dedicated to changing that fact. The recently introduced Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) was drafted with input from NKF policy experts and would address many long-standing issues in our healthcare...

As snow storms, cold weather and power outages present challenges for travelers, power companies are reminding people everywhere to be ready. Overnight, winter storms can cause outages that affect thousands of people and homes. While crews work to plow the roads and restore power, there are some safety guidelines that we can take if we must drive in the snow.

Prepare your vehicle for...

As of December 2022, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) reported more than 89,0001 people on the kidney transplant waitlist. While more than 25,0002 kidney transplants were performed in 2022, thousands still desperately hope for a second chance. Sadly, around twelve people on the list die each day without ever getting that...

Water is typically a good thing for your vehicle, helping the cooling system regulate the motor's temperature and keeping your car looking shiny and clean. However, water can turn into your vehicle's worst nightmare, especially when it comes to floodwaters. Floods can swiftly damage your car, transforming your once-tip-top vehicle into something practically worthless. Even though the law requires titles of flood-damaged cars to...