The top two causes of kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure, but many other things—including quite a few rare diseases—can also cause kidney disease and kidney failure. READ MORE >>

Did you know only 10-40% of phosphorus from plant based foods is absorbed into your blood? This means you can generally enjoy fresh fruits and veggies with less worry about your phosphorus getting too high. Learn more in our Plant-based eating while on dialysis. READ MORE >>

Your dialysis social worker is a key member of your health care team, providing you with emotional support, connecting you to helpful resources and more. Learn about how they help you fight kidney disease in our Webinar recap: Ask a social worker blog post. READ MORE >>

My name is Beth Nalker, and I’m fortunate to call myself Henry’s mother. When Henry was diagnosed at age five with progressive kidney disease by doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, my husband and I learned that our family had begun a lifelong journey involving Henry’s kidneys. READ MORE >>

People often call living organ donors heroes, but I wasn’t looking to wear a superhero cape. Instead, I wanted to give my friend another chance at life. READ MORE >>

Nina Martinez made history in March as the first person with HIV to become a living kidney donor. She told AKF that the decision to donate her kidney was “a long time coming.” While she has been called a hero in stories about the transplant, she feels “it’s not heroic to help someone who needs help”—it is just the right thing to do. READ MORE >>

Learning you have kidney disease often leaves people with many questions. Dr. Delphine Tuot, an experienced nephrologist, answered questions about kidney disease from the AKF community. READ MORE >>

Read Matt Schneider's blog about his journey with kidney disease and why it inspired him to take a trip across the country to raise awareness on organ donation and encourage others to register as organ donors. READ MORE >>

Kidney disease puts stress on your entire cardiovascular system, which includes your heart, blood and blood vessels. Learn about the connection between anemia, kidney disease and your heart. READ MORE >>

In an interview on “The Ellen Show,” Hyland talked about her serious health problems--at age 28, she’s already had 16 surgeries, including six over the past couple of years, and has struggled with major depression. READ MORE >>

At this holiday season, as loved ones gather to make memories, we are especially gratified to have helped make more than 1,000 kidney transplants possible so far this year in 45 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. READ MORE >>

Margie McCall began her journey with kidney failure alone and angry, but today she is empowered and fulfilled. Her blog post chronicles her journey. READ MORE >>