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In honor of National Kidney Month, make these three actions part of your regular routine, right along with brushing your teeth! A few small lifestyle ...

About 60-70% of your body weight is made up of water, and every part of your body needs it to function properly. Water helps the kidneys remove wastes...

Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed with kidney disease, or have been living with it for a long time, you’ve likely experienced some “lows” in your mo...

From “skinny fingers” to medications, kidney transplant recipient Jack Fassnacht shares the 10 things he wishes he had known before his transplants.

Prednisone can help prevent organ rejection after a kidney transplant because of its ability to suppress the immune system. But the medication also ha...

Whether you’re asked to lose weight before a kidney transplant or you notice you’re putting on a few pounds after transplantation, here are our tips f...

Everyone likes to have “pearly whites,” but a healthy mouth is much more than just appearances. You’re at increased risk for oral infections before an...

NODAT often arises during the first six months after a transplant, but it can also occur at any time. Now that you have your new kidney, what can you ...

As another year comes to an end, recommit to keeping your kidneys healthy by watching and sharing this video. Get to know your kidneys and how to prot...

Telemedicine is more than just a buzzword or a word to describe using FaceTime or Skype with your doctor. It is re-shaping the patient-physician relat...