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Artist Celebrates Kidney Transplant by Giving Back

Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney disease and a risk factor for strokes. 1 out of 3 people with diabetes have kidney disease and are 2x as likely ...

Fundraising events,

Fundraising and volunteering,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies,

5 Tips for National Kidney Month

It's March! That means it's time to celebrate National Kidney Month, raise awareness about kidney disease, and take control of your health. This might...

Plant-based diet,

Diet and meal planning,

Exercise and physical activity,

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Obesity

Obesity raises the risk of kidney disease by stressing the kidneys and worsening health. Managing weight helps protect kidney function and overall hea...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Five Drugs You May Need to Avoid or Adjust if You Have Kidney Disease

Medications can impact your kidneys, especially with chronic kidney disease. Learn which drugs may need adjustments to protect your kidney health.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies

Genetics and Kidney Disease

Some gene variants raise kidney disease risk, especially in certain communities, but other factors like lifestyle and environment also play a role.

Genetic and inherited kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Family History and Kidney Diseases

Family history and social factors can increase the risk of kidney disease. Learn how to manage these risks and take steps to protect your kidney healt...

Social determinants of health,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Do You Want to Help Researchers Develop the Next Study about Kidney Disease?

Have you ever had wished you could share your insights as a kidney patient with researchers? Or wondered if your personal experience might help an inv...

Environmental determinants of health,

Social determinants of health,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Continuing To Change The Odds

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Does Type 2 Diabetes Increase Your Risk for Kidney Disease? Yes

Type 2 diabetes raises the risk of kidney disease, a serious condition. Early testing and managing diabetes are crucial to prevent kidney damage and c...

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Changing the Odds: New Campaign Educates the Public About Kidney Disease Risk Factors

The first step to preventing kidney disease is understanding your risk, then getting tested. Life-threatening kidney disease can strike anyone, young ...

Disease prevention,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing