Kidney Disease

African Americans with diabetes more at risk for chronic kidney disease, heart failure, study says 

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West Virginia lawsuit demands removal of medical formula that adjusts kidney disease diagnosis by race

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DMX’s youngest son Exodus is ‘stable’ amid chronic stage 3 kidney disease battle

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Atlanta coworkers donate kidneys to each others’ husband

Two longtime Atlanta coworkers found out how much they have in common while having a brief conversation in a bathroom
/ July 5, 2021
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Jackson State student in need of new kidney after COVID-19 battle

Jackson State University student Tiranda Plummer is marching to the beat of hope as she awaits a match for a
/ April 29, 2021
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Tina Turner reveals husband donated kidney after she battled cancer

The life of songstress Tina Turner has been full of more ups and downs than the public has realized before
/ October 6, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Model alleges kidney disease was caused by waist trainer

Princess Shyngle took to Instagram on Friday to post images of herself in the hospital being treated for a kidney disease which was likely caused by her waist trainer.
/ March 13, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes?

theGRIO REPORT – The reality is, feeling tired, sudden vision changes, increased thirst, and frequent urination are classic symptoms of type 2 diabetes that should not be ignored…
/ November 26, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Morehouse graduate spearheads glitzy awards for kidney disease

theGRIO REPORT – Mark Dodd, an alumnus of the illustrious Morehouse College, has transformed his pain into purpose.
/ March 20, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

A daughter gives the gift of a lifetime

theGRIO REPORT – As Christmas approaches, one family celebrates the gift a daughter gave to her ailing mother: a kidney…
/ December 24, 2011