kidney-disease

Kidney disease is often called a “silent” condition because it can develop slowly without clear warning signs. Many people, especially older adults, may not notice anything unusual until the disease has already become serious. This makes it very important to understand how the kidneys work and to recognize the early signals that something might be […] The post Early signs of kidney failure you sh…

This article is part of “Innovations In: Kidney Disease,” an editorially independent special report that was produced with financial support from Vertex. Although more than one in seven adults in the U.S. have chronic kidney disease, as many as 90 percent of them don’t know they have it. Left untreated, the kidneys can become irreparably damaged. Poor diagnosis and the progression of harm have le…

This video is part of “Innovations In: Kidney Disease,” an editorially independent special report that was produced with financial support from Vertex. Imagine it’s the first day of summer, and you have a pool full of water that’s so clear you can see straight through it. You have big plans to splash around and cool off in it all summer long. But then the filter breaks. Anything that gets into th…

This article is part of “Innovations In: Kidney Disease,” an editorially independent special report that was produced with financial support from Vertex. Alex Berrios arrives at the dialysis clinic when the world is still dark, shortly after 5:00 A.M. In his backpack, the Louisville, Ky., man carries a notebook for journaling and a laptop and earbuds to watch movies. Sometimes he meditates during…

Kidney diseases are a leading cause of death in the U.S., with 1 in every 3 adults at risk. If your kidneys can’t filter blood as well as they should, this can lead to other health problems. Fluid buildup, heart disease, and stroke are a few of the complications of kidney disease. Taking an active ... Read more The post Kidney Disease: Ways to KEEP Healthy appeared first on Evolution Research Gro…