Kidneys rarely get the same attention as the heart or brain. People talk about heart attacks, blood sugar, cholesterol. But kidneys? They quietly do their job in the background, filtering waste, ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN An IgA nephropathy diet focuses on low-sodium, whole foods to support kidney health.  Foods high in sodium, potassium, or phosphorus may worsen kidney damage ...

A plant-based eating style called the EAT-Lancet diet can reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease while also helping the environment, a new study suggests. The diet allows for moderate amounts of ...

Ham is under the microscope — and the carving knife. The processed meat was deemed a Group 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization and then a decade later, The BMJ journal warned of food ...

As a dietitian, I spend a lot of time talking about how food impacts our bodies, from our hearts to our guts. But one pair of organs often gets overlooked until there’s a problem: our kidneys. These ...

Stay hydrated, eat balanced meals, exercise, and monitor blood pressure and sugar to protect kidney health and prevent ...

On World Kidney Day 2026, experts stress that nutrition is not merely about food but survival for people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). From managing salt and potassium to choosing ...

Late-night eating may do more than disturb sleep. Expert explains how frequent nighttime meals can strain metabolism and ...