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What is Hospice for Kidney Failure?
Dialysis or transplantation isn’t always the approach a person with kidney failure chooses to take. For others, these treatments are not...

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May 133 min read
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Finding the Balance: Kidney Disease and High Phosphorus
Phosphorus is a very important mineral that helps keep bones strong, repairs cells, gives us energy, and is vital to lung function. But...

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May 123 min read
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Understanding Conservative Care for Kidney Failure
Are dialysis and transplantation the only options for managing kidney failure? For some people, the answer is no. Conservative care is an...

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May 73 min read
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Pets Can Get Kidney Disease Too. Learn How to Protect Them
Did you know cats and dogs can develop kidney disease just like people? Since May is National Pet Month , it's a great time to explore...

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May 13 min read
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NKF Weighs in on Proposed HHS Reorganization
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) wrote to the White House expressing both opportunities and concerns about potential changes to the...

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Apr 302 min read
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Advocating for Kidney Health: NKF’s Funding Priorities for 2026
Chronic kidney disease affects millions of Americans, yet many people don't know they have it until the disease has progressed...

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Apr 293 min read
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NKF Advances Kidney Health Efforts: Collaboration with HHS and MAHA Commission
Right now, 1 in 7 U.S. adults has kidney disease , but 90% don't know it . National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is stepping up its advocacy...

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Apr 282 min read
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Eat Green: Five Kidney-Friendly Recipes for Earth Month
What’s good for your kidneys can also be good for the planet. This Earth Month, try one of our kidney-friendly recipes highlighting...

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Apr 254 min read
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NKF Urges House Committee to Protect Medicaid for Kidney Patients
National Kidney Foundation (NKF) leaders made a powerful case for preserving Medicaid coverage as a lifeline for Americans with kidney...

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Apr 251 min read
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A Sneak Peek Into the Future of Kidney Transplant Technologies
Right now, around 1 in 5 donated kidneys don't make it to a recipient due to delays in transportation, damage, or other problems. Every...

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Apr 83 min read
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Insights from the 2025 Summit: What Kidney Advocate Needs to Know
As part of the 2025 Kidney Patient Summit, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) hosted two deep dive educational sessions that brought...

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Mar 312 min read
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2025 Kidney Patient Summit: Advocates Unite to Drive Change on Capitol Hill
Earlier this month, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) welcomed 112 kidney patient advocates from 35 states to Washington, D.C., for...

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Mar 282 min read
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Fresh Ingredients, Big Flavor: Five Kidney-Friendly Spring Recipes
Spring is in the air. It's the perfect time to embrace fresh, kidney-friendly ingredients and dishes that taste as good as they look....

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Mar 274 min read
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Healthy Hydration for Your Kidneys: What to Sip and What to Skip
Did you know your kidneys filter about 50 gallons of blood every single day? Staying hydrated is key to making sure they can do their...

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Mar 264 min read
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Five Low-Impact Kidney-Friendly Exercises to Try During National Kidney Month
National Kidney Month is the perfect time to focus on health and kickstart your new exercise routine. Staying active is important for...

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Mar 144 min read
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How a Kidney Failure Diagnosis and Transplant Inspired a Future Doctor
A swollen face, a shocking blood pressure reading, and a rare kidney disease–at 17, Andrew Natera's life changed in ways he never...

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Mar 114 min read
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Managing Kidney Disease at Every Stage: Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Take charge of your kidney health this National Kidney Month. Learn what questions to ask your doctor to better understand your kidneys...

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Mar 53 min read
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Trailblazers in Kidney Care: Dr. Boulware’s STEPS Study for More Equitable Transplant Access
Access to kidney transplants isn't always fair—especially for Black/African American people facing systemic barriers to getting the care...

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Feb 253 min read
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Federal Programs Play a Vital Role in Kidney Patient Care
Millions of kidney patients nationwide rely on federal programs for healthcare, transplant support, and life-saving medications. From...

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Feb 242 min read
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FDA Approves Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease
On January 28, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) approved Ozempic for use in people with type 2 diabetes and kidney...

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Feb 202 min read
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