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...
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Oct 31
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.
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Oct 15
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....
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Aug 7
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....
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Jun 28
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....
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Jun 9
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...
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May 31
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...
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Mar 1
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...
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Jul 5, 2023
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...
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Jun 7, 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)...
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Apr 25, 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...
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Mar 13, 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...
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Feb 28, 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
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Jan 23, 2023
Presentative Services Task Force Draft on Screening for Kidney Disease is Open for Review & Comment
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has posted a draft research plan on screening for chronic kidney disease. The draft research plan...
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Dec 16, 2022
Wellness @ Central
Thanks to the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library for including the Kidney Foundation of WNY in recent Wellness @ Central activities....
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Sep 2, 2022
Kidney Foundation Joins Congressman Higgins to Highlight Cap on Insulin Costs for People on Medicare
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined representatives from AARP New York, the Kidney Foundation of Western New York, the American...
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Aug 29, 2022
Free Kidney Health Screening in Warsaw is August 30
The Kidney Foundation of Western New York will offer a free community kidney health screening on Tuesday, August 30. The event will take...
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Mar 23, 2022
Wake Up! | What you should know about your kidneys
Thanks to WIVB's Wake Up! for hosting a conversation on kidney health the morning of March 23. Kidney Foundation Director Jeremy Morlock...
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Mar 2, 2022
Marzo es el mes nacional de los riñones
La enfermedad renal crónica es común y dañina 1 de cada 10 adultos en el mundo la padece y sin tratamiento, puede ser mortal. Durante el...
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Feb 28, 2022
Free Kidney Health Screening on March 5
New York State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes is planning a free community kidney health screening with the Kidney...
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