While it may be common knowledge that Blacks suffer from a higher rate of kidney disease—including ESRD (i.e., end-stage renal disease)—what ... Read More
Chronic Kidney Disease
8 Kidney-Friendly Mocktail Recipes You’ll Love
Let’s be real—sometimes you just want something fun to drink. Something cold, colorful, and festive in your hand that makes you feel part of ... Read More
Why Foamy Urine is a Serious Symptom That Leads to These Diseases
After going to the bathroom, ever look back and see what your urine looks like? Sure, we've all done it from time to time, but what do you ... Read More
A Mother Of Two Refuses To Let Her Kidney Disease Rule Her Life: “I Choose To Live”
There’s nothing more important than maintaining our health. Unfortunately, Dee Moore was diagnosed with stage four kidney disease back in ... Read More
Is Chronic Kidney Disease Reversible?
Around 37 million US adults suffer from kidney disease today, accounting for approximately 15% of adults in the US. Are you one of those 38 ... Read More
Here’s Why Chronic Kidney Disease Affects Black People Differently
According to the National Kidney Foundation, Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in African Americans. African Americans are ... Read More
The 10 Worst Supplements For Chronic Kidney Disease
When you’re living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), there are several things that will change in your diet and lifestyle. As a result of ... Read More
15 Foods To Avoid When Your Kidneys Are In Trouble
Your kidneys play an important role in keeping you healthy so a lot can go wrong when they aren’t functioning properly. Apart from not ... Read More
A Woman Waits Six Years For A Kidney Transplant: “I Waited, but I didn’t have to”
Waiting for an organ transplant can be like running a marathon race. In particular, kidney transplant candidates have to wait three to five ... Read More
5 Things to Know About Blood Pressure Before It’s a Problem
Blood pressure is more than just numbers your doctor writes on a chart. To explain it, Dr. Shawna Nesbitt, medical director of the ... Read More
Eat These Fruits, Your Kidneys Will Thank You
Eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables is common advice, but how many are you actually consuming on a regular basis? what fruit is good ... Read More
Diary of a Kidney Warrior: “There Is Hope, I’m Proof”
Imagine experiencing flu-like symptoms and getting the news that your condition is actually far more serious. That was the case for ... Read More