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Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes
Article by Eleanor Rivera, Assistant Professor of Population Health Nursing Science, University of Illinois Chicago, republished from The...
Apr 22, 2025
March is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month and the Kidney Foundation of Western New York is encouraging everyone to learn more about their kidney...
Mar 5, 2025
Talking with your doctor about kidney health
Although kidney disease affects many people – more than 1 in 7 US adults – most don’t know they have it in the early stages. Identifying...
Jan 6, 2025
WECK | Talking about Kidney Health on "Senior Matters"
Host Joe Chille welcomed Jeremy Morlock from the Kidney Foundation of Western New York for a conversation about protecting kidney health,...
Dec 23, 2024
Blood Test Results Include Important Indicators of Kidney Health
Even people who know a lot about their own health may not understand the ways blood test results relate to kidney function. One common...
Dec 18, 2024
TransplantInfo video: What is kidney failure?
Watch the video at transplantinfo.com Transcript What is kidney failure? My doctor told me they were worried about my kidneys, but I’m...
Dec 6, 2024
Study Finds Link Between PFAS, Kidney Function and Gut Health
New research has revealed that the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage may be tied to...
Nov 15, 2024
How to keep your kidneys healthy – and how to spot when things are going wrong
Republished from The Conversation, where it originally appeared April 9, 2024 Nicola Thomas , London South Bank University Healthy...
Nov 11, 2024
CKD in Women Globally Nearly Tripled in Recent Decades
Cases of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in women around the globe nearly tripled in the past three decades.
Oct 31, 2024
Community partners support free kidney screening
The Kidney Foundation of WNY held a free community kidney health screening at Midtown Bible Church in Buffalo on Saturday, October 5....
Oct 15, 2024
Kidney Foundation of WNY seeks volunteers to share health information
The Kidney Foundation of Western New York is seeking volunteers who will assist in efforts to improve kidney health in local communities....
Aug 7, 2024
A Successful Walk for Kidney Health
More than 450 people headed to Terminal B at the Buffalo Outer Harbor on Sunday, June 23 to participate in the Walk for Kidney Health....
Jun 28, 2024
Taking Steps to Improve Kidney Health
Walk and 5K to Help Fight a Silent Epidemic Hundreds of Western New Yorkers will gather at the Buffalo Outer Harbor on Sunday, June 23...
Jun 9, 2024
Semaglutide Reduces Risk in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and CKD, Study Finds
A recent study demonstrated that semaglutide significantly reduces the risk of major kidney disease events, cardiovascular outcomes, and...
May 31, 2024
Kidney Month Brings Attention to Advances in Detection and Care
Kidney Foundation of WNY highlights new therapies and standards During National Kidney Month in March, the Kidney Foundation of Western...
Mar 1, 2024
Stay Cool, Western New York
When heat and humidity are high, it’s important to take steps to protect your health. Drinking enough water, taking breaks and cooling...
Jul 5, 2023
Particulate Matter Air Pollution Can Be Dangerous for People with Kidney Disease
Poor air quality, such as the type now affecting Western New York, is a cause for concern for people with existing health conditions (1)...
Jun 7, 2023
National High Potassium Awareness Day
National High Potassium Awareness Day is celebrated each year on May 1 (5.1). High potassium awareness is important for kidney patients...
Apr 25, 2023
Take Steps to Protect Kidney Health
Kidney disease is considered to be a “silent disease,” since it usually doesn’t have clear symptoms in its early stages. Up to 90 percent...
Mar 13, 2023
Emergency preparedness is a focus for World Kidney Day
World Kidney Day will be celebrated globally on Thursday, March 9. This year's theme is "Kidney Health for All - Preparing for the unexpecte
Feb 28, 2023
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