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Fabry disease is a rare genetic disorder that can be passed down from parent to child. It runs in families, so several members of the same family often have it.

Handling food safely throughout the cooking and storage process is particularly important for people with kidney disease, and Chrystal Okonta walks through how ...

A healthy weight for a kidney transplant is imperative. Usually a weight loss before receiving or donating a kidney is suggested, but less is said about a healt...

Navigating the health care system as a patient can be challenging. As a dialysis or transplant patient, it's often necessary to coordinate your care with m...

Clinical trials are research studies that test the effectiveness of new treatments or other medical procedures. Participating in a clinical trial not only contr...

Heart disease and kidney disease are very much connected. Some of this connection comes from the common risk factors for kidney disease, such as high blood pres...

Kidney transplant is considered the best treatment option for people facing kidney failure. But preparing for a kidney transplant is a lot of work. You have to ...

When you are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), your close family and friends play an important role in your health and wellbeing. Caregivers often make ...

Did you know that over 1 in 10 American has diabetes, which is the leading cause of kidney disease? Over time, high blood sugar damages the blood vessels in you...