Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney disease and a risk factor for strokes.
By Kevin Longino, CEO of National Kidney Foundation and kidney transplant patient
Most Americans know the late civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) for his role as a freedom fighter, his stewardship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and his leadership in organizing the 1963...
Oct. 19, 2020, New York, NY —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is pleased to announce the appointment of nephrologist Dr. Sumeska Thavarajah of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to its national Board of Directors.
Dr. Thavarajah is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology. She has a...
By Sara Fenton, RD
Satellite Healthcare San Francisco
Humans crave sweets. We evolved to enjoy sweetness because it meant lots of calories in times of famine. Unfortunately, in an age of plenty, our prehistoric cravings are backfiring on us. Excessive sugar intake could be contributing to many health conditions including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney disease.
The difficult search for the perfect...
Beauty products can be used in a variety of ways. Some people are empowered by them, while others may feel like these products hide their true selves. Regardless of how you use or view cosmetics, it's important to be mindful of the different ingredients they use. It’s up to us to learn about potential risks associated with the products and make informed choices about what we apply to our bodies.
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Whether you are a kidney donor or recipient it’s important to protect your single kidney. As the new year approaches, it’s a great time to reflect and make a resolution to either improve or maintain your kidney health. Here are some important things to watch out for:
Salt
Americans in general eat way too much salt. It’s used as a...
Originally posted by NKF Illinois
Adam Doiron is an Ironman triathlete and marathon runner. But he wasn't always this serious about his health.
In 2010, Adam started a new job where he met a colleague named Jenn with whom he became close friends. Sadly, Jenn was diagnosed with FSGS in her early 30s and needed...
By Christi Krautbauer, NKF Board member
Did you know that in 2016, kidney transplants saved more than 19,000 lives? Of course each of these transplants profoundly impacted the recipients, but in some cases, more than one life is saved. In fact, that’s exactly what happened with the Hansen family.
Perry Hansen was diagnosed with kidney failure as a result of ANCA vasculitis in 2015, and started dialysis in 2016. When it became...
By Katie Pickard and Erick Smith
Satellite Healthcare PATHfinders™ in Texas and California
Referral to your kidney doctor, a nephrologist, can come with a variety of emotions. These are some of the steps you can use as a guide to prepare for that very first visit.
This will be a good start until you become more and more comfortable at each visit. This could be a bit...
Bi-partisan legislation will protect kidney patients and ensure funding for kidney disease programs
New York, NY—March 23, 2018—“The National Kidney Foundation applauds both Houses of Congress for the bi-partisan agreement to continue funding key kidney disease priorities—priorities which we have actively supported through Congressional meetings, calls, emails and letters from our volunteers and grassroots advocates at the national and...
