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
Kidney Disease
Why African Americans Are Waiting Longer for a Kidney Transplant
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
7 Easy Ways to Prevent Kidney Stones
Kidney stones can affect up to 12 percent of Americans and I, unfortunately, fell into those statistics during my weekend vacation in ... Read More
Rapper Scarface Receives Life-Saving Kidney!
It's been since September 2020 that legendary rapper Scarface of The Geto Boys, has been searching for a kidney after his kidneys never ... Read More
Battling Kidney Stones: Does Cranberry Juice Really Work?
Don’t go diagnosing yourself if you have an unpleasant pain down there, especially if it burns when you have to urinate. Kidney stones and ... Read More
This Everyday Ingredient is Putting your Kidneys at Risk
Aside from the Super Bowl, there are few things Americans are as passionate about as salt. Do you know Americans consumed as much as 53 ... Read More
Kidney Stones: Who’s Most At Risk?
Passing a kidney stone is a painful experience that few people would ever forget, and although they are more common in men, it is important ... Read More
Even a Little Lead in Drinking Water Can Harm People With Kidney Disease
No amount of lead in drinking water is safe for people with kidney disease, a new study warns. This new discovery is something that should ... Read More
Rapper Scarface to Finally Receive Kidney Transplant; from his Son!
Ever since September of 2020, legendary rapper Scarface of The Geto Boys, has been searching for a kidney after his kidneys never fully ... Read More
Removal Plus Transplant Surgery Feasible in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Patients with large polycystic kidneys can have their diseased kidneys safely removed laparoscopically at the same time as their kidney ... Read More
Single Mother Battles Kidney Failure While Raising Two Daughters
Do you have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or a family history of kidney disease? If you do, there may be a silent killer ... Read More
9 Ways To Take Better Care of Your Kidneys
Your kidneys probably aren’t getting enough attention. Most of the 26 million American adults that have kidney disease don’t ... Read More