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Kidney disease has been a constant in Lukas Chapmans life. His father and brother had kidney failure. He was diagnosed with stage two kidney disease ...

Trigger warning: This article discusses suicidal ideation and suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call the National Suicide ...

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're showcasing the journeys of five people with kidney disease who made history. The...

Did you know that Hispanic/Latino communities bear a disproportionate burden of kidney disease? Why is that, and what can you do to protect your kidn...

Four-time Grammy winner Brian Kennedy knows a lot about writing and producing chart-topping hits. What he did not know was that his kidneys were quiet...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with one person losing their life to it every 33 seconds.1 It's also a risk factor f...

Donna Nickerson, Executive Director of the National Kidney Foundation Serving New England, is on a mission to understand and improve kidney health in ...

Immigrants in NYC living in unsafe, illegal basements; the impact of COVID-19; the achievements and struggles of the LGBTQIA+ communityEmmy, Telly, ...

Her grandmother was a dietitian, mother a nurse, stepfather a pharmacist. Erica Cohen was raised in a household full of healthcare professionals. Tha...

Housing instability, language barriers, and finances. These social factors, among others, often block someones access to a kidney transplant. Houston...