Vaccines save lives, especially for people with CKD. Learn the facts, debunk common myths, and get trusted guidance from NKF. The Truth Behind Vaccine Safety According to a 2024 World Health Organization study, vaccines have saved more than 154 million lives worldwide from over 20 life-threatening diseases in the last 50 years.  Despite this, many myths currently surround vaccines and their safety.  NKF is here to cut through the noise by sharing the facts and explaining why

The National Kidney Foundation is urging the FDA to require phosphorus and added phosphorus amounts on Nutrition Facts labels. This change would help people with kidney disease and millions of others make more informed food choices and protect their health. Why NKF Is Calling for Phosphorus Labeling on Food Packages Making healthy food choices shouldn’t require decoding chemistry terms or guessing what ingredients are in your groceries, but that is exactly what millions of Am

Why Celebrity Kidney Stories Matter More than 1 in 7 adults in the U.S. live with kidney disease, and 1 in 3 are at risk. Yet most people don’t know it. That’s why celebrity voices matter. By sharing their kidney journeys, public figures help shine a light on an often-hidden disease. This inspires more people to get tested, take action, and support kidney donation. Jesse Eisenberg In November 2025, actor and writer Jesse Eisenberg announced he’s donating a kidney to a strange

The government reopened, but big changes are coming for kidney patients in 2026. See what’s at risk and what you can do next. Shut Down Ends After 41 days of a government shutdown, the Senate passed legislation to fund the government and reopen it on Monday, November 10. The House passed the bill, and President Trump signed it into law on Wednesday, November 12.    While this brings relief, kidney patients need to understand what's included—and what's missing—as it could dra