Our kidneys are one of our hardest working organs and often have to endure tough conditions to keep our system clean. Sometimes, we can unknowingly make it doubly challenging to ... Read More
Kidney Disease
Foamy Urine: The Symptom You Should Pay Attention To
After going to the bathroom, ever look back and see what you're urine looks like? Sure, we've all done it from time to time, but what do you do if your urine looks foamy? Never ... Read More
Uncommon Symptoms Could Be A Sign Of Kidney Failure
A change in your urine (or lack thereof) isn't the only symptom of possible kidney failure. It’s important to diagnose CKD early, before too much tissue damage has occurred. ... Read More
Wanted: More African American Kidney Donors
Kelvin Sanders III was just 19-years-old when he was diagnosed with end-stage renal (or kidney) disease last year. Just a year after his high school graduation, Sanders had no idea ... Read More
Chicago Bears Fan Uses Football Sunday To Reclaim His Health
Originally Published On NBC Chicago Nov 13, 2019 at 4:00 PM | Updated at 6:59 PM CST on Nov 13, 2019 Written by: By Chris Hush An Indiana man in desperate need of ... Read More
5 Ways To Preserve Your Kidneys
According to a review published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, approximately 30 million Americans – about 15 percent of adults – have chronic kidney ... Read More
New Drug To Reduce The Risk Of Kidney Disease
Each year brings more than 4,000 new cases of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD)—also known as kidney failure. Unfortunately, Black people are well represented in that number. Black ... Read More
5 Natural Remedies To Prevent & Dissolve Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are crystalline “stones” formed by dietary minerals in the urine. Most stones are made up of calcium, potassium, and several other minerals and electrolytes, but ... Read More
Here’s Why 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 twice as likely to be diagnosed with ... Read More
Freddie Jackson On Finding His Way
Freddie Jackson is most known for his timeless hits such as You Are My Lady and Rock Me Tonight (For Old Time’s Sake). Most recently he’s been in the news and media for his drastic ... Read More
Daughter Loses Weight To Donate Life-Saving Kidney To Her Dad
In 2016, retired father Lucious Daniels was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney failure at the age of 71. Doctors told Daniels that without a kidney transplant he had little chance of ... Read More
Former Hollywood Stuntman Raises Funds & Awareness For Stem Cell Therapy
If you’ve seen movies like “Transformers,” “Barbershop,” and “Baby Boy” then you’ve seen Len Richard in action. After being diagnosed with liver disease in 2009, the ... Read More
5 Reasons To Become An Organ Donor
More than 123,000 Americans are currently on the waiting list for an organ transplant, according to the American Transplant Foundation. Approximately 35 percent of those 123,000 ... Read More
Bill Cosby’s Daughter, Ensa Cosby, Dies At 44
Comedian and actor Bill Cosby's daughter Ensa has died at the age of 44. Ensa was 44 years old. "The Cosby Family thanks many people for their prayers for their beloved and ... Read More