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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're showcasing the journeys of five people with kidney disease who made history. These stories remind us never to give up hope. They also highlight the importance of raising awareness about kidney disease within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.

Before diving into these inspirational stories, take a moment to understand your risk of developing...

When a deceased donor kidney becomes available, it is scored by the Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI). The lower the score, the longer the kidney is predicted to work. 

How is the KDPI used? When would someone consider a high-KDPI kidney? 

Dr. Anne Hummel, a transplant nephrologist, and Nicole Jefferson, a two-time high KDPI kidney transplant recipient, are here to give you the facts. 

Whether you're seeking a quick meal or a savory snack, the National Kidney Foundation has you covered with five new chronic kidney disease (CKD) recipes you will want to try.

Everyone has different nutritional needs. Speak with a kidney dietitian or a...

It's National Kidney Month! Celebrate by taking control of your kidney health with eight NKF programs designed to help you do just that.

Table of contents Minute for Your Kidneys Quiz NKF Peers Kidney Learning Center Voices for Kidney Health NKF Communities Ask the Doctor NKF Kidney Research Connect NKF...

With summer approaching, it's time to switch up your diet and try new recipes. Here are five foods to add to your grocery list that are as healthy for you as they are tasty. 

Everyone has different nutritional needs. Speak with a kidney dietitian or a...

Kidney disease has been a constant in Lukas Chapman’s life. His father and brother had kidney failure. He was diagnosed with stage two kidney disease as a young teen. Despite the hardships, Lukas didn't let the disease change his positive mindset. Now an adult, he shares this hopeful attitude with children with kidney disease as a counselor at Camp ChiMer. 

In 1998, when Lukas was three, his...

Sixteen years ago, a college friend transformed Morgan Reid's life by donating a kidney to her. This life-changing gift freed Morgan from dialysis and greatly improved her quality of life. Driven by gratitude, Morgan has since dedicated her life to ensuring everyone gets the same chance by advocating for life-saving transplants for all. 

When she was eighteen, Morgan's...

La salud mental es importante para las personas con enfermedad renal. Demasiadas personas enfrentan enfermedad renal sin suficiente apoyo emocional, pero NKF Peers está trabajando para cambiar esto.

La enfermedad renal es agobiante. Tal vez se sienta perdido, solo o esté inseguro de cuáles son los pasos a seguir, pero hay alguien que puede estar a su lado a lo largo de todo el camino que...

Juice detoxes, intermittent fasting, and the cabbage soup diet: What do these have in common? They're all fad diets. What is a fad diet, and should people with kidney disease follow them? Kidney dietitian Amanda Hayes and Jane Demise, a stage five kidney disease warrior, answer these questions and more. 

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When Emerald Marie, a professional curve model, journalist, and social media influencer, learned her uncle had kidney failure, she didn’t hesitate to act. She started the living kidney donor evaluation, determined to give him a second chance at life.

In late 2022, Emerald's mom called, urging her to check on her Uncle Calvin.

"It was unexpected, so I was worried. I pushed for answers and learned...