Kidney Problems Persist Among Blacks
Dr. Griffin Rodgers is a familiar, comforting voice to radio listeners. His “Healthy Moments” commentaries are broadcast to audiences across the country and it is…
Kidney Disease
Kidney Health Q&A With Dr. Griffin Rodgers
(BlackDoctor.org) — What affects kidney health (for the better and for the worst)? How do you know if you have kidney disease? What other illnesses…
NKDEP & The American Diabetes Association Announce Kidney Sundays
(BlackDoctor.org) — The National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP), the American Diabetes Association, National Coalition of Pastors’ Spouses (NCPS) and Chi Eta Phi nursing sorority…
Your World Kidney Day 2012 Q&A Questions…Answered!
(BlackDoctor.org) — The World Kidney Day 2012 Q&A was a HUGE success…thanks to you! Did you know that African Americans account for 30% of all…
Health Ministers: The Prescription For Black Health Disparities?
(BlackDoctor.org) — Dr. Bennie Marshall has seen first-hand the importance the health ministry makes at her faith community in Norfolk, Va. She knows one of…
Kidney Sundays: Why More Churches Are Promoting Kidney Health
(BlackDoctor.org) — For the more than 80,000 Americans currently on the national waiting list for a kidney transplant, the need for immediate action is real. …
Kidney Stones: Who’s Most At Risk?
(BlackDoctor.org) — Passing a kidney stone is a painful experience that few people would ever forget, and although they are more common in men, it…
Nick Cannon Released From Hospital, Planning His Return To Work
(BlackDoctor.org) — Nick Cannon is out of the hospital after battling what wife Mariah Carey called “mild kidney failure.” After undergoing successful treatment, the America’s…
Nick Cannon Suffers Kidney Failure
(BlackDoctor.org) — Nick Cannon has been hospitalized in Aspen, CO for mild kidney failure during a recent trip. Wife Mariah Carey said, “This is a…
Study: Younger Blacks With End-Of-Stage Kidney Disease More Likely To Die
(BlackDoctor.org) — Despite 30 recent studies that concluded that African-Americans under 50 fare well on kidney dialysis, findings from a recent study conducted at Johns…
NIH Encourages Blacks To Discuss Kidney Disease At Church & Family Reunions
(BlackDoctor.org) – -The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed two initiatives that encourage African Americans to talk about kidney health and the importance of…
Kidney Disease Could Be More Fatal For Children With Lupus
(BlackDoctor.org) — Children and adults with kidney disease caused by the autoimmune disease lupus have a higher risk of death than those with other types…
6 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Kidneys
What are the best ways to achieve greater kidney health? How much do you know about your kidneys? What Are Kidneys? The kidneys, two organs…
Kidney Health Q&A With Dr. Griffin Rodgers
(BlackDoctor.org) — Kidney disease affects many in the Black community – and unfortunately, kidney failure puts entire families at risk. It’s important for everyone to…
Can Diabetics Avoid Kidney Disease?
(BlackDoctor.org) — Diabetes continues to be a great concern in the African-American community. More people are being diagnosed with diabetes every year. But if you…
What Is Kidney Disease?
body { background: #FFF; } Kidney disease results from damage to the nephrons, the tiny structures inside your kidneys that filter blood. Usually the damage…
