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Most people live healthy lives with one kidney, but it’s important to stay healthy and protect that kidney.

Carbohydrate counting helps manage blood sugar in diabetes. Learn what carbs are, where to find them, and how to plan meals with CKD.

Learn more about kidney disease, your risk, and how to prevent it.

NKF’s 56th Annual Medical Symposium, a Bay Area nephrology tradition, is a day-long program bringing together the kidney health professional community...

An overview of different programs available to help you pay for your medicines and lower your medication costs.

Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) is the most common kidney stone treatment in the U.S., using shock waves to break stones into tiny pieces for easier pass...

Ureteroscopy uses a small scope to diagnose and treat urinary tract issues, like removing stones. It's an outpatient procedure with a low risk of...

Acid reflux happens when stomach acid causes chest pain. GERD is severe and may need PPIs. PPIs can affect kidneys, so talk to your doctor if you have...

Living kidney donation allows a healthy person to donate one kidney. It offers benefits like a shorter wait and better match for the recipient.