A kidney health resource roundup for FSGS Awareness Day.️
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| Today is Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Awareness Day. FSGS is a rare kidney condition that causes scarring in the kidneys’ tiny filtration units, and it can eventually lead to kidney failure. Most of us have never heard of it, which is exactly why the awareness day exists. |
| We thought we’d use the occasion to put together a kidney health resource guide - whether you’re managing a condition, supporting someone who is, or just want to understand the organs that quietly filter your entire blood supply every 30 minutes. |
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Let’s look into it,
Tim Snaith
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |
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Written by Tim Snaith
June 10, 2026 • 3 min read |
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| All about kidney disease |
| 🫘 Kidney disease: causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. An overview of how your kidneys work and what happens when they don’t. |
| 🔬 FSGS symptoms and treatment. The rare condition behind today’s awareness day. |
| 📚 Everything else you need to know about FSGS. Our dedicated education hub. |
| 🩺 What is a nephrologist? When to see a kidney specialist and what to expect. |
| 🚨 Kidney failure: symptoms, causes, and treatment. What happens when the kidneys stop working entirely? |
| Chronic kidney disease (CKD) |
| 📊 The 5 stages of chronic kidney disease. How doctors measure kidney function and what each stage means. |
| ⚠️ Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease: signs it’s getting worse. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of CKD, and here’s what to watch for. |
| 📋 Chronic kidney disease: symptoms, causes, and more. The progressive condition that affects more than one in seven U.S. adults. |
| 🔗 Complications of chronic kidney disease. The effects of CKD aren’t limited to your kidneys. It can affect your heart, bones, and blood. |
| Nutrition and prevention |
| 🥦 Best foods for kidneys. A kidney-friendly grocery list backed by dietitian recommendations. |
| 🚫 Foods to avoid with kidney disease and diabetes. Managing both conditions starts with what’s on your plate. |
| 🍌 Kidney disease and potassium: what to know. Why potassium management matters more than most people realize. |
| ⛔ What can cause damage to your kidneys? Risk factors and everyday habits that quietly take a toll. |
| Treatment and support |
| 🤝 Support for chronic kidney disease. Practical and emotional resources for patients and caregivers. |
| 🏥 Kidney failure treatment without dialysis. Options and approaches beyond the dialysis chair. |
| 💊 Which painkiller is safe for the kidneys? OTC pain relief when you need to protect kidney function. |
| 🧪 Sodium bicarbonate and kidney disease. What the research says about baking soda and slowing CKD progression. |
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| Over to you: How aware are you of your kidney health? Is it something you overlook or worry about? Email wellnesswire@healthline.com to let us know. |
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| Until next time, |
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Take care of yourself, and we’ll see
you again soon! |
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