' Women tend to be better able than men to recover from kidney injury, but why? Apparently, women have an advantage at the molecular ... Read More
Kidney Disease
Understanding a Genetic Kidney Disease Known as APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD)
Sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated African Americans account for 13% of the U.S. population. However, they are almost 4 ... Read More
Your Genes and Your Kidney (Q&A)
Experts share how your genes impact kidney disease and what you can do about it. Why the focus on kidney disease? Dr. Egbuna: There is ... Read More
With PFAS in Packaging, How Safe Is Microwave Popcorn?
Munching handfuls of microwave popcorn might be perfect for movie night, but your snack could be loading your body with potentially harmful ... Read More
6 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Consume Too Much Salt
What does salt do to your body? It should be no surprise to you that too much salt in your diet is a bad thing, however, you may not know ... Read More
Foamy Urine: The Symptom You Should Pay Attention To
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
Grammy Winner, Chart-Topping Producer – and Kidney Transplant Recipient
Brian Kennedy was living his dream. A piano prodigy, he moved from his hometown of Kansas City, Missoliduri, to Los Angeles in 2003, when ... Read More
Beware! Failing Kidneys Aren’t The Only Thing That Cause Kidney Disease
Your kidneys are extremely important, so it’s crucial that you learn as much information on them as you can. Your body is yours to live with ... Read More
Your Kidneys Need You, Here’s How To Help Them
When it comes to your body and how it functions, there is never a guarantee of what may happen over time. For some people, their bodies ... Read More
3 Great Kidney Friendly Dinner Recipes
When living with kidney disease, there may be a lot to avoid when it comes to certain things in your life. No matter what it is that now ... Read More
Can Blood Pressure Medication Increase Your Risk of Suicide?
Researchers say certain medications used for blood pressure, kidney disease, heart failure, and diabetes could increase suicide ... Read More
So Your Transplanted Kidney is Failing, Now What?
You were lucky enough to receive a kidney transplant years ago, but now it is failing. Is it better to opt for another transplant or go on ... Read More