July 21, 2019

Losing just 7 percent of your total body weight can cut your risk of developing diabetes by 60 percent! DietDemand, the nation’s leader in individualized diet assistance is helping their clients combat type 2 diabetes.

July 21, 2019

• Drugstore chain CVS Health is stepping into the $35 billion market for end-stage kidney care, saying it is testing a new device for letting patients do dialysis at home.

July 21, 2019

President Donald Trump signs an executive order during an event on kidney health. The initiative aims to dramatically increase the number of dialysis patients who receive treatment at home and move patients out of costly dialysis centers.

July 21, 2019

Kidney disease management in patients with type 2 diabetes may be entering a new era, according to researchers.

July 21, 2019

A new study examines why type 2 diabetes incident rate is higher in patients with chronic kidney disease: does kidney disease cause diabetes?

January 19, 2019

This common condition can sneak up on you — here’s what to look for so you can see it coming.

January 19, 2019

Although people managing type 2 diabetes may need to limit how many eggs they eat, those looking to help prevent the disease are safe eating one per day, researchers say.

January 19, 2019

 Poor blood sugar control puts people with type 1 diabetes at increased risk for fragility fractures, a new study shows.

January 19, 2019

A new government program was supposed to prevent certain Medicare recipients from cycling in and out of hospitals. Now some experts worry it may be costing lives.

January 19, 2019

Experts say you can help avoid developing diabetes by following just four of the seven.

January 19, 2019

Sodium intake is associated with the long-term risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study recently published in the Annals of Medicine.

January 19, 2019

 A pattern of higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with increased odds of chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

January 19, 2019

The CKD electronic health record (EHR) system was created alongside Epic, the most widely used and comprehensive health records system, to help improve patient care by transforming the physician information technology (IT) experience. The system was designed to enable better care coordination and increase practice efficiency.

July 06, 2018

Don't have the time and energy to cook a big dinner at the end of a busy day? Fortunately, healthy cooking doesn't have to be time-consuming or difficult. On days like these, it's important to have your kitchen stocked with a few essentials that can be whipped into a quick and healthy meal.

July 06, 2018

Lunch can be tricky, especially if you are at work or school during the day. But the traditional PB & J is not your only option when packing lunch.

July 06, 2018

You don't have to go without a healthy breakfast in the morning, even if time is tight. Here are some ways you can start your day out with a quick, nutritious meal that will keep you energized throughout the morning.

July 06, 2018

Check out a sample 3-day DASH Diet Meal Plan, including recipes 

July 06, 2018

Today’s leading health organizations are heartily endorsing the DASH Diet for the informed health-conscious diner. 

July 06, 2018

Fluid restriction is the most disliked dietary restriction among hemodialysis (HD) patients, followed by phosphorus and potassium restriction, respectively, according to the findings of a survey presented at the National Kidney Foundation's 2018 Spring Clinical Meetings.

July 06, 2018

Individuals at high cardiovascular risk who are assigned to a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts have reduced incidence of major cardiovascular events compared with those assigned to a reduced-fat diet, according to a study published online in the New England Journal of Medicine.

July 06, 2018

Forty million Americans are living with kidney diseases and 700,000 have kidney failure -- a majority of whom depend on Medicare end-stage renal disease (ESRD) benefit for life-preserving medical care. While millions of lives are impacted by kidney-related illnesses, the United States, through unintended consequences of our healthcare system, has developed biomedical complacency that has resulted in a lack of therapeutic and technological advancement.

July 06, 2018

Chronic kidney disease refers to the loss of renal function over time. As CKD develops, the kidney's ability to filter waste and fluid declines, potentially leading to the buildup of fluid, electrolytes, and waste that, if left unchecked, can lead to end-stage renal disease and the need for dialysis or a transplant.

December 16, 2017

Some people with Type 2 diabetes were able to put the disease in remission without medication by following a rigorous diet plan, according to a study published today in the Lancet medical journal.

December 16, 2017

As House and Senate negotiators put the finishing touches on their tax plan, one thing is clear: the legislation will likely have a big impact on health care.

December 16, 2017

Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that extracellular vesicles – tiny protein-filled structures – isolated from amniotic fluid stem cells (AFSCs) can be used to effectively slow the progression of kidney damage in mice with a type of chronic kidney disease.

June 03, 2017

The Senate is drafting a health care bill that could erase hundreds of billions in Medicaid funding.

June 03, 2017

And by “total disruption,” we mean making sure workers have time to clean the machines between patients.

June 03, 2017

A bill to dismantle the Affordable Care Act that narrowly passed the House this month would leave 14 million more people uninsured next year than under President Barack Obama’s health law — and 23 million more in 2026.

June 03, 2017

Medicare beneficiaries are getting new ID cards soon that won't carry their Social Security numbers.