World Kidney Day

World Kidney Day 2020: A reality check on renal facts

As we celebrate World Kidney Day 2020 with aim of generating awareness about renal conditions, here are facts that your nephrologist will want you to know.
World Kidney Day 2020: All you need to know about dialysis

It's World Kidney Day 2020 today. Do you know that one in 10 adults are affected by chronic kidney disease? Read on to know more about kidney disease and dialysis.
World Kidney Day 2020: Signs & symptoms of kidney disease you should not ignore

Today is World Kidney Day 2020. Make sure your kidneys are functioning well. Be aware of the below signs and symptoms of kidney disease to get treated early.
World Kidney Day 2020: 5 natural ways to boost your renal health

On the occasion of World Kidney Day 2020, we reveal how you can boost the health of this important organ naturally.
World Kidney Day 2020: Theme, history and significance

Today is World Kidney Day 2020. Here is what you need to know about the importance of celebrating this day.
On World Kidney Day, story of a renal transplant survivor

Renu Kaul survived the onslaught of renal failure and bounced back to life after her kidney transplant surgery. Kudos to her patience, positivity and balance.
Are you suffering from diabetes? Get your kidneys checked ASAP

Diabetes mellitus is known to be one of the most notorious culprits behind kidney failure. On this World Kidney Day, we tell you everything about diabetic nephropathy, a condition where uncontrolled blood sugar levels impair your kidney functions leading to the failure of this organ.
World Kidney Day 2019: Foods people with kidney disease should avoid

As everyone celebrates World Kidney Day today, it is important to understand the function of your kidneys and how you should take care of these bean-shaped organs when they are affected.
World Kidney Day 2019: Dealing with dialysis

Fighting kidney failure isn't easy. Coping with the treatment of the condition can also be daunting. Here we give you a low-down on the dialysis, one of the two weapons against kidney failure, and tell you how you can live well while on this treatment.
World Kidney Day 2019: How this year’s theme aims at tackling the economics of renal diseases

The theme of World Kidney Day 2019 is to raise awareness and get countries to incorporate specific strategies for improving the lives of kidney patients within the broader framework of the policies set out in many countries for non-communicable diseases.
5 lifestyle changes your ailing kidneys will thank you for

On the occasion of World Kidney Day, it is important to understand how various diseases can affect your kidney. Usually people with high blood pressure and high blood sugar levels are more likely to develop kidney diseases.
World Kidney Day 2019: 5 health conditions that accompany chronic kidney disease

Kidney diseases are silent killers, taking the lives of almost one in ten people, globally. But it doesn t always come alone. In many cases, it is accompanied by other ailments or is triggered by them.
World Kidney Day 2019: 10 ayurvedic herbs for good renal health

In this exclusive article, Dr. Partap Chauhan, Director, Jiva Ayurveda, tells you how ayurvedic herbs help you fight kidney diseases. However, use them only after consultation with an ayurveda expert.
World Kidney Day 2019: All you need to know about CKD

The growing burden of CKD around the globe is alarming which calls for mass awareness programmes. On this World Kidney Day, we give you a low-down on the condition to help you manage it better.
Things you should know about kidney transplants

Here are some frequently asked questions on kidney transplant answered.
World Kidney Day: 3 basic tips for people on dialysis

Did you know people undergoing kidney transplant should restrict the water intake?
World Kidney Day: Can hypertension during pregnancy cause kidney disease?

It can put you at risk of kidney disease at a later stage of life.
World Kidney Day 2018: Ayurveda for Chronic Kidney Disease

Should you opt for Ayurveda to treat Chronic Kidney Disease?
World Kidney Day: Are kidney beans good for the kidney?

If you are suffering from kidney disease, then it might not be a good idea to eat kidney beans.
World Kidney Day 2018: chronic kidney disease in India is more common in women than in men

The survey showed that abnormalities in kidney function was an average of 11.36 per cent higher in women than in men (9.48%).