Research shows that eating more fruit is linked to a lower risk of kidney disease. Red grapes, apples, berries, lemons and ...

A low-protein diet, defined as 0.6 g/kg/day, is recommended for CKD patients, contrasting with the higher average intake in ...

Healthy kidneys are vital to body function. More than 1 in 7 U.S adults suffer from chronic kidney disease, reports the CDC. People with or at risk for chronic kidney disease can make lifestyle ...

A community health worker intervention helped to limit interdialytic weight gain and improve adherence for Latino patients ...

Certain foods considered healthy can become harmful to the kidneys if consumed excessively, especially for individuals with ...

The kidneys play a pivotal role in maintaining our overall health by filtering waste products, excess water, and other impurities from our blood. These substances are stored in the bladder and later ...

As a dietitian, I spend a lot of time talking about how food impacts our bodies, from our hearts to our guts. But one pair of organs often gets overlooked until there’s a problem: our kidneys. These ...

ASN’s guidance helps clinicians and patients with CKD understand the effects of potassium and phosphorus food additives on their health.

Frequency of patient-provider conversations and patient activation are the 2 most significant predictors of a high-risk patient’s behaviors to prevent kidney disease. Objectives: In the US, an ...