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kidney disease

Big strides made in diabetes care

This past year was a busy, productive one for diabetes research and care.

Coffee may be kind to your kidneys

Study shows a protective effect of caffeine consumption among patients with chronic kidney disease.

Study suggests: Bad air, bad kidneys

Years-long look at military veterans finds link between air pollution and kidney damage, with tens of thousands of new cases every year.

Lupus hits certain groups harder

Race, ethnicity, gender and even geography make a difference for this autoimmune disease.

Patient Story

A girl, a horse and a horrible disease

Battling kidney disease since toddlerhood, Lyndi Hollinger dreams of a normal life. She finds it when she's on Sammy's back.

Kidney disease a big contributor to heart-related deaths

Study findings point to need for screening for kidney function.

On kidney dialysis? Heal step by step

Even those with advanced problems can benefit from a 'low-intensity' exercise regimen.

Fruits, veggies powerful Rx for kidney disease

Three to four extra servings of fruits and vegetables a day lowers blood pressure, cuts medication costs.

Patient Story

‘An amazing, selfless act’

A teen’s need for a kidney transplant inspires a flood of volunteer donors.

Kidney stones in teens is ‘worrisome’

More people—particularly younger folks—are getting kidney stones than ever before.

Heartburn meds linked to chronic kidney disease

"If you don't need these medicines, you shouldn't take them," a doctor shares.

‘We take it day by day’

After a rare kidney disease strikes three of their four sons, requiring back-to-back transplants, the Brann family has high hopes for a 'normal' 2016.