Patient advocates, we have a reason to celebrate! The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) has taken a monumental step...

In 2014, Shadaiah (Shae) Forsey was a typical tenth-grade student. She studied, hung out with friends, and dreamed of the future. Then,...

Everyone has different nutritional needs. Ask a kidney dietitian or a healthcare provider for advice in creating a plant-based diet plan....

On March 16th, 2024, Richard Slayman made history at Massachusetts General Hospital as the first person to receive a genetically modified...

Genetically modified pig kidney transplants may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but they’re happening now – twice this year in...

With summer approaching, it's time to switch up your diet and try new recipes. Here are five foods to add to your grocery list that are...

Long Beach, CA - May 16, 2024 - A new analysis of a study comparing two commonly used medications, chlorthalidone (CTD) and...

Long Beach, CA - May 15, 2024 - A new study to shed light on the long-term nephroprotective potential of sparsentan compared to maximally...

In 2021, 786,000 patients were living with kidney failure, yet less than 25,000 received a transplant that year. In 2022, the U.S....

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're showcasing the journeys of five people with kidney disease who made...

KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL™ Takes Center Stage as Organization Highlights Work to Combat Disparities (May 8, 2024, New York, NY) — The...

Whether you're seeking a quick meal or a savory snack, the National Kidney Foundation has you covered with five new chronic kidney...

Around 90,000 people are currently on the kidney transplant waitlist, each hoping for a life-changing kidney transplant. Sadly, multiple...

The expressed opinions of Dr. Mohottige are her own and do not reflect official VA policy or practice. The US Department of Veterans...

Did you know that Hispanic/Latino communities bear a disproportionate burden of kidney disease? Why is that, and what can you do to...

Groundbreaking interactive patient registry will help empower individuals with kidney disease to help pave the way for improved outcomes...

Did you know that around 1 in 7 adults in the United States–more than 37 million people–have kidney disease? Despite its prevalence, many...

It's National Kidney Month! Celebrate by taking control of your kidney health with eight NKF programs designed to help you do just that....

Dealing with a chronic illness like kidney disease or kidney failure can take a toll on a person’s mental health. Gary Petingola, a...

To celebrate Black History Month, the National Kidney Foundation is highlighting six people with kidney disease who have made history....