Gout pain can stop you in your tracks. A sudden flare can make it hard to walk, sleep, or even think clearly. What many people don’t realize is that gout isn’t just a joint problem. It’s closely connected to kidney health, and the two conditions can make each other worse. That’s why, in February 2026, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) brought together patients, care partners, and leading experts in kidney and joint health for a Scientific Workshop on the Management of Gout

Marc has dedicated his career to improving the lives of patients and families by advancing efforts to reduce suffering and death caused by disease. Dr. Marc Hurlbert is the incoming Chief Executive Officer of the National Kidney Foundation. He most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer at the Melanoma Research Alliance. A pharmacologist by training, Marc has dedicated his career to improving the lives of patients and families by advancing efforts to reduce suffering

When Dwayne Sunwald and Peter Agosto learned they were approaching dialysis, they started thinking seriously about what they could do to take more control of their health. For both of them, the answer started with food. With support from their healthcare teams, they shifted to a plant-based diet. Today, both say that the decision helped them protect their kidney function and feel better overall. What is a Plant-Based Diet? A plant-based diet focuses on eating mostly foods t

Fans know Belmont Cameli for his breakout roles in teen dramas and streaming hits, including the college romance series Off Campus. But long before the rising actor was making headlines for his work onscreen, he made a life-saving decision to donate one of his kidneys to a childhood friend in need. The decision led to something far bigger than either of them expected. From One “Yes” to Seven Lives Saved In 2018, Cameli learned that his friend needed a kidney transplant and im