Kidney Today Blog

4 key takeaways from the American Heart Association's new High Blood Pressure Guideline

Kathy Wong, a registered dietitian nutritionist and a member of AKF Dietitian Advisory Group for Kidney Kitchen®, answers questions about protein supplements and kidney disease.

As we enter the colder seasons when viruses spread more, now is the time to protect yourself against diseases by making sure you are up to date on your vaccines, especially if you are living with kidney disease. Here are some answers to common questions about vaccines to help you...

Janelle Gonyea, a clinical dietitian and member of AKF's Kidney Kitchen's Dietary Advisory Group, explains what ultra-processed foods are and how they can impact your kidney-friendly eating plan.

Dietitian and Kidney Kitchen® contributor Carolyn Feibig tackles questions about potassium and discusses how potassium binders can be a game changer for managing kidney and heart disease.

If your doctor has cleared you to do so, here are four tips to help you swim safely while on dialysis

Dietary fat plays an important role in your body's function and is also an essential part of a kidney-friendly eating plan.

Dr. Blake (AKA "The Cooking Doc") shares five ways to enjoy Halloween while living with kidney disease and still prioritizing your child's (and your) health.

While no specific food or supplement can single-handedly improve kidney function or creatinine levels, Kidney Kitchen® contributor, Dr. Blake aka "The Cooking Doc®," explains what factors can affect those readings - and tips to potentially improve them!