Plant protein reduces mortality in chronic kidney disease patients

Chronic kidney disease patients who consume a higher ratio of plant protein have lower mortality rates, according to research published today in the National Kidney Foundation’s American Journal of…

Phosphorus sky high and hidden in many U.S. beverages

Phosphorus levels in the nation’s popular beverages remain largely unknown, putting kidney disease patients at risk, according to a research letter published in the National Kidney Foundation’s…

More water = less kidney stones

Staying well hydrated is an effective way to reduce your chances of forming kidney stones, according to new research presented at the National Kidney Foundation’s 2015 Spring Clinical Meetings.

Southern-style diet ‘increases death risk’ in kidney disease patients

Eating a ‘Southern-style diet’ of fried foods, organ meats and sweetened beverages increases kidney disease patients’ risk of dying, according to the National Kidney Foundation.

Blood pressure-reducing diet may also diminish kidney stone risk

A diet high in fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts, moderate in low-fat dairy products, and low in animal proteins, refined grains and sweets may reduce risk for developing kidney stones, according to a new study published in the National Kidney Foundation’s American Journal of Kidney Diseases.