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Diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to both the heart and kidneys. Many people don’t experience severe symptoms until their kidney or he...

Take one quick look at the food labels on common grocery items and it becomes rather obvious that Americans consume large quantities of sugar.

For Calve Milligan, a LogistiCare employee, watching his mother endure long hours in the dialysis chair was difficult.  “My mother suffered from ...

In 1996, I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was on chemotherapy for five years.  Following my treatment for cancer, I began to experience ...

If you’re carrying some extra pounds, it may be time to slim down to show your kidneys some love. Maintaining a healthy weight is important for y...

It’s very important to check with your healthcare provider or dietitian before taking any supplements because some can actually be quite harmful to pe...

People with kidney disease are at higher risk of developing heart disease. February is American Heart Month, and NKF has seven steps you should take t...

Potassium is an important nutrient that helps keep your heart healthy and your muscles working right. But too much potassium can be dangerous, especia...

Women are more likely than men to get kidney disease but men are more likely to progress to kidney failure. While it is unclear why this illness affec...