National Kidney Month: Save Lives, Share Health

0:00March marks National Kidney Month, a time to spotlight kidney health and the fight against chronic kidney disease. Our kidneys quietly handle big jobs every day, filtering out waste from the blood, keeping fluids in check, and helping manage blood pressure. Right now, about 90,000 Americans are in waiting lists for kidney transplants, with roughly 12 people passing away each day without one. This month pushes for better education and resources, so patients and families can get top-notch care. Communities are stepping up to tackle unequal access to treatment and push for smarter policies that put kidney health first for everyone. It's also about sharing simple ways to stay healthy, like eating well and staying active. Efforts this March include fundraising for cutting-edge research on early detection and new treatments to make transplants more available. As awareness grows, more lives could be saved through prevention and quicker action. Professor Birmingham News today update, AI-powered and always on.