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It's National Kidney Month! Celebrate by taking control of your kidney health with eight NKF programs designed to help you do just that. Table of cont...

Dealing with a chronic illness like kidney disease or kidney failure can take a toll on a persons mental health. Gary Petingola, a social worker cert...

Nearly half of Americans think dating has gotten harder in the last ten years.1 So where does that leave someone with kidney failure who is looking fo...

Jamal Shuriah always knew he wanted to be a performer. He started playing minor roles at local community theaters at seven and continued throughout hi...

CKD-aP, CKD-associated pruritus, or uremic pruritus are all names for a common and disruptive symptom of kidney disease: itching. According to one sur...

Living with kidney disease, especially during the later stages, can be challenging, but you are not alone. We hope that these quotes from people who h...

This Valentine's Day, get your loved ones with kidney disease, kidney failure, or a transplant something they really want. We asked our followers on ...

Natasha Kelly was a bright-eyed college freshman when she first noticed something wasn't right with her health. She began to feel strange and exhauste...

As kidney function slows down and toxins build up, you may feel sick, experience muscle cramps, or have trouble sleeping. As a result, everyday tasks ...

You may have heard the term "self-care, but what does it mean and how do you practice it? Self-care is simply taking time to focus on your mental and...