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When it’s about time for your car to kick the proverbial bucket, sending it to the scrap heap for money is usually the first choice that comes to mind. After all, what’s not to like about getting money from junk? How certain are you, however, that you’ll get a good deal for your old car?

You’ve probably heard of the old saying that one man’s trash is another one’s treasure—a principle that can be applied to the idea of...

As states reopen and more Americans receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines, many kidney patients still can’t rest easy. They have questions about whether the current vaccines are fully effective in transplant patients, potentially prolonging this pandemic for them and those that care for them.

In light of this information, NKF recently launched a petition calling on our public leadership...

As National Kidney Month kicks off, more than 220 Voices for Kidney Health advocates are poised to seize the moment by meeting virtually with their lawmakers in Congress as part of the National Kidney Foundation’s ninth annual Kidney Patient Summit. This yearly event represents a unique opportunity for kidney patients and those that care...

At the recently held Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Policy for the People Health Summit, NKF staff discussed our kidney patient-focused legislative agenda, the Kidney Equity for All (KE4A) campaign, and how best to help patients of color with chronic kidney disease (CKD) contend with the health equity challenges that they frequently face.

Communities of color are disproportionately...

Elizabeth Archuleta had trouble controlling her bladder as a child, but healthcare professionals believed she would grow out of it. Unfortunately, she did not. As she aged, her bladder issues resulted in consistent and painful urinary tract infections (UTIs) that left Elizabeth hospitalized in 2008. 

During the hospital stay, doctors performed a CT scan but couldn't find a reason why Elizabeth had...

In the early morning of November 7th, 2021, more than 30,000 excited racers gathered at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island to participate in the 50th anniversary of the New York Marathon. Among the enthusiastic participants was Artiea Smith, preparing to run the 26-mile-long race in dedication to her mother and to raise awareness for the National Kidney Foundation.

Read on to learn why she runs for this cause.

If you know someone who recently received a kidney transplant, you don't need us to tell you how exciting and life-changing this event is. It's completely natural to want to celebrate the surgery, but you may not know how to do so. We've got you covered–here are five gifts for the person in your life with a kidney transplant.

After a transplant, your loved one will have to make many lifestyle...

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Some transplant centers require a certain body mass index (BMI) before transplant.  BMI is an estimate of your body fat based on your height and weight.  A BMI greater than 30 kg/m2 indicates obesity, which has been linked to an increased risk for infection, poor wound healing, and rejection of the donated kidney.  If your transplant center has asked you to lose weight before your transplant, you...

Kidney patients are keenly aware of the health risks associated with obesity: diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease are all associated with obesity and are also the top three risk-factors for kidney disease. We know that for many patients weight management is a health priority, and especially for transplant patients, their treatment may require that they maintain a certain weight....